Being in broadcasting, it really behooves me not to pronounce words incorrectly. I've definitely looked up many words' pronunciation before saying so on-air. I really don't love sounding like an idiot.

However, even the simplest of words are pronounced or "said wrong" all of the time and the cycle continues.

10 Simple Words That Massachusetts People Say Wrong

1. Jewelry.

Incorrect: JOOL-ERY.

Correct: JEWEL-REE.

gold coins and treasures in a wooden chest

2. Athlete.

Incorrect: ATHA-LEET.

Correct: ATH-LEET.

Sport. Young athlete drinking water of bottle after running

3. Et Cetera.

Incorrect: EX-SET-TERA.

Correct: ET-SET-TERA.

Bull moose running in the foggy floodplain

4. Federal.

Incorrect: FED-DRUHL.

Correct: FED-ER-ULL.

Florida, Sebring, Social Security Administration, federal government agency

5. Prescription.

Incorrect: PER-SCRIP-SHUN.

Correct: PREH-SCRIP-SHUN.

Assorted multicolored pills. Close up.

6. Mayonnaise.

Incorrect: MAY-NAZE.

Correct: MAYON-AZE.

Bowl with mayonnaise isolated on white background. Close up.

7. Parliament.

Incorrect: PARLA-MENT.

Correct: PAR-LIAH-MENT.

The Queen Visits West Sussex

8. Supposedly.

Incorrect: SUPP-OZE-UBLY.

Correct: SUPP-OZE-EDLY.

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9. Gyro.

Incorrect: JAI-ROE.

Correct: YEER-OH.

Homemade Meat Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, tomatos and French Fries

10. Squirrel.

Incorrect: SK-WUR-ULL.

Correct: SK-WHIRL.

Red squirrel