Just based on how often I notice someone mispronounce a word without realizing it (or have done so myself and realized it later). Statistically I’m probably still doing it with some word.

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      9 months ago

      You underestimate the narcissism of small differences. As exemplified in the below recent local news clip that demonstrates the publics furor over the correct pronunciation of “pierogi.”

      https://youtu.be/Jgi-tZevbNc

      ^Also a great look into the mind of the average white working class swing state voter and where their priorities sit