🗣️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we’re tackling one of the trickiest challenges for English learners: pronunciation! English has many words that are not pronounced the way they are spelled, and this can make speaking clearly and confidently a real challenge. Today, we focus on how to pronounce some tricky U.S. city and state names correctly. Have you ever seen a word like “Arkansas” or “Connecticut” and wondered how to say it? You’re not alone! These place names are famous for their unusual pronunciations, and even native speakers sometimes get them wrong. In this episode, we give clear explanations, tips, and examples to help you remember the correct way to say them.We also cover cities with French or Spanish origins, like “Des Moines” or “La Jolla,” which follow different pronunciation rules. You’ll learn strategies to pronounce these foreign-sounding names with an American accent and understand why they sound so different from their spelling. This episode is perfect for learners who want to improve their English pronunciation, expand their vocabulary, and practice listening comprehension.States covered in this episode: Arkansas, Illinois, Connecticut, Oregon, NevadaCities covered in this episode: Birmingham, Mobile, Louisville, Des Moines, Boise, Kissimmee, Tucson, La Jolla🔗Link to pronunciation playlist🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Silent letter – a letter in a word that is not pronounced2) Schwa – the most common vowel sound in English, an unstressed and soft sound (ə)3) Tricky – difficult in a way that needs special attentio4) Cringe – to feel a little embarrassed or uncomfortable because of something awkward5) Deceptive – something that seems one way but is actually different6) Unemphasized syllable – the part of a word that is not stressed7) Home state – the state someone is originally from8) That makes sense – that is logical or understandable9) Something to be aware of – something you should know or remember10) Right next to – very close or directly beside something

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