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Oops, i did it again! Most mispronounced words of 2021: From Omicron to Dalgona, check list here

Every year the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters releases a list of words that have been mispronounced throughout the year. Here is the list of words with their meanings that have been mispronounced in 2021.

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The internet is synonymous with trends and these trends lead to new words which are hard to pronounce. Every year the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters releases a list of words that have been mispronounced throughout the year.

As curtains for 2021 have almost closed, the BIVR is back with its research that provides captions and subtitles for television and courtrooms, in collaboration with the language-learning platform, Babbel. The company is headquartered in New York and Berlin.

Todd Ehersmann, the senior linguist at Babbel, said that UK news anchors have struggled with new words and names while covering some important viral trends, sports events, and emerging celebrities in 2021.

He further added that it is always interesting to take a look at the words that have been most mispronounced. This happens because they are usually new vernacular or words that are inspired from them, or have been originated by another language.

Most mispronounced words of 2021

Below is the list of words with their meanings that have been mispronounced in 2021.

Omicron- Pronounced as AH-muh-kraan/ OH-mee-kraan

First detected in South Africa in November, Omicron is the new variant of Covid-19 that has been declared a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation.

Cheugy-Pronounced as CHOO-gee

This Gen Z term is used to tease old fashioned Millenials such as Live, Laugh, Love signs.

Dogecoin-Pronounced as DOHJ-coin

This is a cryptocurrency that started before being promoted by Elon Musk after which its value dramatically surged.

Glasgow-Pronounced as GLAHZ-go

Glasgow is the host city of the Novembers United Nations Climate Conference. This was mispronounced by both President Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama.

Eilish-Pronounced as EYE-lish

Who doesn’t love Billie Eilish’s songs? Well, she enjoys a huge fan base across the globe, however, her surname made it to the most mispronounced word of 2021.

Chipotle-Pronounced as chih-POHT-lay

This is an American fast-food chain that became a viral trend. The trend challenged Baby Boomers to pronounce the name.

Ever Given-Pronounced as EV-er GIV-en

This was the name of the ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal in March this year. It created huge sea traffic costing billions of dollars each day. Many news channels mispronounced its name as Evergreen.

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Kelce-Pronounced as KELs

The surname of the American football centre for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, Jason Kelce revealed in a radio channel that his surname was being mispronounced all this while.

Shein-Pronounced as SHEE-in

Shein, the Chinese shopping site for ladies, also made it to the list of most mispronounced words in 2021.

Dalgona-Pronounced as tal-goh-NAH

This is a Korean treat prepared with baking soda and melted sugar. It was popularised in Netflix’s popular series, Squid Game.

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US President Trump says didn’t want PM Modi, other world leaders to see tents, graffiti, potholes in Washington DC

The President expressed his determination to ensure that foreign dignitaries are greeted by a city that reflects the grandeur and safety befitting the U.S. capital.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a comprehensive cleanup initiative for Washington D.C., aiming to ensure the nation’s capital reflects its global stature. Speaking at the Department of Justice, Trump emphasized his desire to present a pristine and crime-free city to visiting world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“We’re cleaning up our city. We’re cleaning up this great capital, and we’re not going to have crime, and we’re not going to stand for crime. We’re going to take the graffiti down, and we’re already taking the tents down. We’re working with the administration to make this happen,” Trump stated.

The President highlighted the presence of tents and graffiti near federal buildings, particularly opposite the State Department, as issues that needed immediate attention. He praised Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for her efforts in addressing these concerns. “We said there are tents galore right opposite the State Department. They have to come down. And they took them down right away. So far, so good. We want to have a capital that can be the talk of the world,” Trump remarked.

Trump’s comments came in the context of recent visits by several world leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The President expressed his determination to ensure that foreign dignitaries are greeted by a city that reflects the grandeur and safety befitting the U.S. capital.

“When Prime Minister Modi of India, the President of France, and all of these people… the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, they all came to see me over the last week and a half. I had the route run. I didn’t want them to see tents. I didn’t want them to see graffiti. I didn’t want them to see broken barriers or potholes in the roads. We had it looking beautiful,” Trump said.

He further outlined his vision for a safer and cleaner Washington D.C., vowing to transform it into a crime-free city. “We’re going to do that for the city, and we’re going to have a crime-free capital. When people come here, they’re not going to be mugged or shot or raped. They’re going to have a crime-free capital. It’s going to be cleaner, better, and safer than it ever was, and it’s not going to take us too long,” he asserted.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the White House on February 13 marked the fourth meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s inauguration for his second term in January 2025. In less than a month, Trump has hosted several high-profile leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

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Sunita Williams’ return confirmed as NASA, SpaceX successfully launch Crew-10 mission

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission, bringing Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore closer to their long-awaited return to Earth after a nine-month ISS stay.

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NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), bringing veteran astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore closer to returning home after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. The mission took off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 4:33 am (IST) on Friday after a brief delay due to a hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm.

The Crew-10 mission comprises four astronauts—Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. This marks the 10th crew rotation under SpaceX’s human spaceflight program and the 11th overall crewed mission to the ISS under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Williams and Wilmore’s Prolonged ISS Stay Due to Technical Malfunction

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been aboard the ISS since June 2024, well beyond their originally scheduled eight-day mission. Their extended stay resulted from a technical malfunction with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, delaying their return multiple times. Initially planned for February 2025, their homecoming was further postponed, with NASA now confirming their return will take place in the coming days following Crew-10’s successful arrival at the ISS.

Political Controversy Surrounding the Astronauts’ Delay

The extended delay in bringing Williams and Wilmore back to Earth has also sparked political debate. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, along with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, accused the Biden administration of intentionally delaying their return, though no evidence has been provided to support these claims. The statements have led to heated exchanges within the space community.

Musk previously clashed with Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen, who pointed out that the reassignment of Crew-9 had already accounted for Williams and Wilmore’s return. Musk responded with offensive language, drawing criticism from retired astronauts. Meanwhile, Wilmore appeared to side with Musk, suggesting his statements were likely factual, though he admitted to lacking detailed knowledge of the situation.

Trump also made headlines for his remarks about Williams, referring to her in an unusual manner and making speculative comments about the dynamics between the two astronauts.

Return Timeline for Williams and Wilmore

NASA has confirmed that Williams and Wilmore are set to return to Earth a few days after Crew-10 arrives at the ISS. Their prolonged stay highlights the challenges of human spaceflight and the complexities of spacecraft reliability. With Crew-10 now en route, NASA expects to bring the two astronauts home safely after an unexpectedly long mission.

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Balochistan rebels say Pakistan Army’s claim of ending Jaffar Express siege operation a lie

According to the Pakistani Army, more than 340 passengers were rescued, and the bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, were recovered from the site. The army also confirmed the deaths of 28 soldiers, 27 of whom were reportedly off-duty. However, the BLA countered these claims, asserting that over 100 Pakistani soldiers had been killed in the operation.

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In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) dismissed the Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)’s announcement of concluding military operations in Bolan, Balochistan, as a “lie.” The militant group asserted that the operation is ongoing and accused the Pakistani Army of suppressing the true casualty figures to maintain troop morale.

The BLA called on international media to conduct independent investigations into the situation, urging them to move beyond the narrative propagated by the Pakistani state and its media. “Pakistan ISPR’s claim of ending the operation at Bolan is false, and the battle continues. The Pakistani Army has not yet publicly shared the names and photographs of over 100 soldiers killed. Similarly, no names or photos of the 33 Baloch fighters have been released,” the BLA stated.

The controversy stems from a recent train hijacking incident involving the Jaffar Express, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar with 440 passengers on board. Militants derailed the train using explosives and hijacked it near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri, approximately 160 kilometers from Quetta. The BLA claimed responsibility for the attack, which led to a two-day rescue operation by Pakistani security forces.

According to the Pakistani Army, more than 340 passengers were rescued, and the bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, were recovered from the site. The army also confirmed the deaths of 28 soldiers, 27 of whom were reportedly off-duty. However, the BLA countered these claims, asserting that over 100 Pakistani soldiers had been killed in the operation.

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, has been a hotspot for insurgent activities for years. The region has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks over the past year, with Baloch militants frequently targeting railway tracks using rockets or remote-controlled explosives. The BLA has claimed responsibility for most of these attacks.

In October 2023, Pakistan Railways resumed train services between Quetta and Peshawar after a suspension of more than six weeks. However, just a month later, a suicide blast at Quetta Railway Station killed at least 26 people and injured 62 others, further highlighting the volatile security situation in the region.

The BLA’s latest statement underscores the ongoing tensions between Baloch separatists and the Pakistani state. The group’s allegations of concealed casualties and its call for independent media investigations reflect its efforts to challenge the official narrative and draw international attention to the conflict in Balochistan.

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