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Whats Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Google data shows it is one of the toughest words to pronounce; many Americans even mispronounce Qatar

America's most mispronounced words: Americans grappled with tricky pronunciations in 2025, turning to Google for help with words like 'gyro' and 'Worcestershire sauce.' The fear of long words, 'Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia,' also proved challenging. Geographic patterns emerged, with states like Colorado and Utah struggling with 'Qatar.' Even celebrity names and common acronyms caused confusion nationwide.