It turns out Dubai isn’t pronounced that way — the correct pronunciation of world-famous cities
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
There are nearly 200 countries in the world, and traveling abroad allows you to understand and experience the cultures of different nations. Language is also an important element that distinguishes regional cultures, and the pronunciation of country names is definitely worth studying. Below is a list of world-famous cities that are often mispronounced by foreigners — for example, Taipei is actually pronounced "Taibei" — so that travelers can show respect for local culture when pronouncing these names correctly.
United Arab Emirates – Dubai
Dubai is actually pronounced “Du-bai” (Image / Thrillophilia)
Thailand – Bangkok
Bangkok is correctly pronounced similarly to “Bang-gao” (Image / Thrillophilia)
China – Beijing
Beijing is also a city that foreigners often mispronounce (Image / Thrillophilia)
Iraq
Iraq is often pronounced as “Ai-la-ke” in English (Image / Thrillophilia)
Qatar
Qatar is pronounced similarly to “Ke-ta-er” (Image / Thrillophilia)
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