TV Newscasters work hard to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately. Words that don’t originate in the English language can become a challenge, like Qatar or Gaddafi , Kadafi, Qaddafi? But native ...

Video from 2024: What words do Americans have the hardest time spelling? (NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. There are words that have multiple meanings, like ...

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(NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. Some words have multiple meanings, like “clear,” “light” and “mine.” Other words sound exactly the same but have different ...