You're Saying It Wrong

By: KMUW
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  • From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what we get wrong—and what we sometimes get right—when it comes to this English language. Hosted by KMUW's Fletcher Powell, each episode features a conversation with the sister and brother who wrote the book on it. Literally. You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse is by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras.On June 24, 2022, You’re Saying It Wrong received first place in Division B for Interview Podcasts from the Public Media Journalists Association. The awards recognize the best work in public media journalism from across the country.
    2021
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Comedy & Humor Language Learning Social Sciences World
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Episodes
  • ENCORE: These Names Have Snob Appeal

    ENCORE: These Names Have Snob Appeal
    Nov 23 2024
    We look at some names of famous people that, when you pronounce them correctly, can let people know you're an expert... or a snob.
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    30 mins
  • Getting a B on the SAT

    Getting a B on the SAT
    Nov 16 2024
    The letter of the week is "B," as we move on to the second part in our series looking at the hardest words on the SAT.
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    29 mins
  • A Little Stress Relief

    A Little Stress Relief
    Nov 9 2024
    This week, we're here to help you relax a little bit by telling you that some of those little language mistakes that raise your blood pressure might not actually be mistakes.
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    29 mins

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