Açaí, chipotle and gnocchi – and other words you are probably mispronouncing

The Guardian UK Wednesday 19 August 2026, 16:29 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

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The English language can seem designed to trip us up, whether we’re greeting a colonel or travelling to Worcestershire. Here are some of the biggest stumbling blocksName: Açaí. First imported to western countries from South America as freeze-dried pulp in the 1990s.

The English language can seem designed to trip us up, whether we’re greeting a colonel or travelling to Worcestershire. Here are some of the biggest stumbling blocks

Name: Açaí.

Age: First imported to western countries from South America as freeze-dried pulp in the 1990s.

Worcestershire (LOCATION) South America (LOCATION)

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Açaí, chipotle and gnocchi – and other words you are probably mispronouncing

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