Common mistake: com‑for‑TA‑bul (four full syllables)

Better pronunciation: KUMF‑tuh‑bul (3 quick beats)

• In natural English, the middle “or” sound disappears and the word becomes shorter: KUMF‑tuh‑bul.
• Use it in a sentence: “Are you comfortable with online classes?”

Common mistake (India): SKED‑yool for all situations

Widely accepted versions: SHED‑yool (British) or SKED‑yool (American)

• Both are correct. For CBSE, competitive exams and most Indian workplaces, SHED‑yool sounds more natural with British influence.
• Example: “Let us fix the exam schedule for next week.”

Common mistake: saying the “p” as in re‑SEP‑t

Correct pronunciation: ri‑SEET (silent “p”)

• The letters “p” and “t” are both written, but only the “t” is heard; “p” stays silent.
• Example: “Please keep the receipt for your reimbursement claim.”

Common mistake: breaking each letter: en‑tree‑pro‑ner

Practical pronunciation: on‑truh‑pruh‑NER (stress on last part)

• Keep it smooth: “on‑truh‑pruh‑NER”, not “EN‑TREE‑PRE‑NEWER”.
• Example: “She is a young entrepreneur running an EdTech company.”

Common mistake: pro‑NOUN‑ciation (like “noun”)

Correct pronunciation: pruh‑NUN‑see‑AY‑shun

• The spelling changes from “pronounce” to “pronunciation” (O → U), and the sound also changes to “pruh‑NUN‑…”.
• Example: “Good pronunciation makes your English clearer and more confident.”