Sid..

Reason...Region...that is a good one, I'm not sure how accurate I'm but probably close. Reason (more like "Reeson" ) and Region as "Rejan". It makes more sense when we say it.

I had forgotten how we screw up these words too:

Beer (the most imprtant to us :-)) Vs Bear. It sounds riduculious to say "I saw a BEER" You can get away but it is just a matter of whether you want to say it the right way.

Suit Vs Shoot

Beach has longer "ee" compared to bitch to make it sound more clear. I can make the distinction in the sound.