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4 common English words often mispronounced

Several familiar English words like comb, adaptation, old, and sword have pronunciations that differ from what many people assume, according to Quang Nguyen.

Quang Nguyen highlights four frequently mispronounced English words: comb, adaptation, old, and sword. Their unusual pronunciations often trip up learners.

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