10 Hardest Words To Pronounce In English 

Açai  

Açai has become popular in the last few years, and so has its pronunciation. 

Rendezvous 

Rendezvous can be used as a noun or verb and refers to “a meeting at an agreed place and time.” 

Beguile 

Beguile is a verb that means to deceive or charm someone in a sly or deceptive manner. 

Quinoa 

Quinoa is at the top of the list for those who are health-conscious due to its “superfood” characteristics. 

Schadenfreude 

Though not a common word used in everyday conversation, those familiar with “schadenfreude” know that it is one of the hardest words to pronounce in English. 

Gnocchi 

English has borrowed many words from other languages. The next on the list of hardest words to pronounce in English is a word of Italian origin. 

Charcuterie 

A great charcuterie board is hard to resist and even harder to say. These boards have become a trendy snack that people create for picnics, date nights, or indulging on their own. 

Subtle 

“Subtle” is one of the hardest words to pronounce in English because of its silent “b.” Many assume the word is pronounced as “sub-tl.” 

Pho 

While this word only has three letters, it is one of the hardest words to pronounce in English. 

Isthmus 

The word isthmus is a challenge for many because most English speakers would be tempted to pronounce the TH in this word. 

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