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 unique flavors of different nations, while language is also an important element that distinguishes regional cultures — the pronunciation of country names is definitely worth studying. Below is a list of world-renowned cities that are often mispronounced by foreigners, including Taipei, which is actually pronounced "Taibei," so that travelers can show respect for local culture when using the correct pronunciation.
United Arab Emirates – Dubai
Dubai is actually pronounced "Du-bai" (Image / Thrillophilia)
Thailand – Bangkok
Bangkok is correctly pronounced similar to "Bang-gao" (Image / Thrillophilia)
China – Beijing
Beijing is also a city that foreigners often mispronounce (Image / Thrillophilia)
Iraq
Iraq is often pronounced as "Ei-la-ke" in English (Image / Thrillophilia)
Qatar
Qatar sounds similar to "Ka-ta-er" (Image / Thrillophilia)
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