Posted by: Riten February 17, 2011
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At least we are better at pronouncing English syllables than Japanese who mix up "R" and "L" or Indians who do the same with "V" and "W".


Slightly off topic, but I have noticed some Nepalis pronounce some words differently than Americans for some reason.  Here are few examples:

Pizza: Americans say Pichhjjaa.  Nepalis say Peeejhaa.
Development:  Americans say D'vay-lopmnt.  Nepalis say Day-Vay-Lop-Myent.
Dallas: Americans say Da-lus.  Nepalis say D'LLaaas.
Salmon: American say Sa-mun (nasal, silent L).  Nepais say Saal-mun (kinda like Salman Khan)

It would not be entirely correct to say one pronunciation is better than the other.  Perhaps these unique ways of enunciation give people more character.

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