How do the British pronounce yoghurt?

In English there is considerable confusion regarding the proper pronunciation of the word “yogurt.” Basically, “yog-urt” is the UK pronunciation whereas Americans say “yo-gurt.” There are also alternative spellings: yoghurt or yorhourt, and the Canadians write yogourt.

How do you say yoghurt in Scotland?

(Wikipedia spells it yogurt by the way). Whatever the spelling, the word is usually pronounced with a short 'o' in the UK, with a long 'o' in North America, Australia, Ireland and South Africa, and with either a long or short 'o' in New Zealand. However all I ever heard growing up was Yog (short 'o').

How do the British pronounce immediately?

Break 'immediately' down into sounds: [I] + [MEE] + [DEE] + [UHT] + [LEE] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.

How is salmon pronounced?

The pronunciation of salmon is often object of confusion. In English, the correct pronunciation of salmon is sam-un. The "l" in salmon is silent. However, in certain dialects and varieties of English salmon is occasionally pronounced with an "l".

Is it pronounced bagel or bagel?

The standard, Wiktionary pronunciation of “bagel” is /ˈbeɪɡəl/, [ˈbeɪɡɫ̩], while the nonstandard pronunciation has a slightly lowered vowel before the /g/, almost like [bæɡ] although I'd say a bit higher.

How to Pronounce Yogurt with a British Accent

How do you say either in Canada?

Canadians often side with the British on the pronunciation of lever /ˈlivər/, and several other words; been is pronounced by many speakers as /bin/, rather than /bɪn/; and either and neither are more commonly /ˈaɪðər/ and /ˈnaɪðər/, respectively.

How do you pronounce scone in England?

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Is it pronounced syrup or syrup?

Break 'syrup' down into sounds: [SIRR] + [UHP] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.