Global Report Reveals 2025's Most Challenging Words to Pronounce

A new report identifies the words and names people most often mispronounce. Language company Babbel and The Captioning Group compiled the 2025 list, which features terms from politics, medicine, and culture. Notable entries include New York politician **Zohran Mamdani**, the **Louvre** Museum in Paris, pain reliever **acetaminophen**, and diabetes drug **Mounjaro**. The names often trip up speakers globally. Experts say social media plays a key role. Video and audio platforms quickly spread pronunciation errors to an international audience, making mistakes more common. The report aims to build awareness and bridge communication gaps. It highlights how even familiar words can be spoken incorrectly across different languages and regions.