Being on the radio for a living, it behooves us radio guys to pronounce our words CORRECTLY. So, are you ready for another list? Come on, it makes for good water cooler fodder at work!

Here Are 10 Words We Massachusetts People Always Say Wrong Part II

1. Almonds.

For some reason people omit the "L".

It's ALL-MONDS, not AHH-MONDS.

Hot melted chocolate and almond nuts

2. Federal.

It's FED-ER-UHL, not FED-RUHL.

The US Capitol Dome, Interior, Washington DC

3. Mischievous.

Those darn kids!

It's MIS-CHI-VOUS, not MISS-CHEE-VE-OUS.

Young Mother overwhelmed by her kids

4. Across.

Maybe people are combining "across" and "crossed"?

It's AH-CROSS, not AH-CROSSED.

KaraGrubis

5. Candidate.

We love elections in this country!

It's CAN-DI-DATE, not CANNA-DATE.

American Politician Meeting Supporters at a Political Rally

6. Interpret.

It's IN-TER-PRET, not IN-TER-PERT.

portrait of attractive young medical doctor writing on clipboard

7. Liabel.

Who is responsible for the crash?

It's LIE-A-BUL, not LIE-BEL.

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8. Supposedly.

I hear this pronounced wrong all the time.

It's SUPP-OSE-ED-LY, not SUPP-OSE-UB-LY.

AaronAmat

9. Masonry.

A tough job!

It's MASON-REE, not MASON-ARY.

Woman Bricklayer with Helmet Holding a Spirit Level on a Brick Wall

10. Et Cetera.

It's ET-SETERAH, not EX-SETERAH.

AG-ChapelHill