Top 7 Food Names Often Mispronounced

Palak

Incorrectly pronounced as "humm-as" or "humm-os," the correct way is "hoom-us."

Hummus

Bruschetta

Often mispronounced with an SC sound, the correct pronunciation is "broo-sket-ah," with a K sound.

Cocoa

Often mispronounced as "Ko-Ko-Wa," the correct pronunciation is "Koh-Koh."

Croissant

Correctly pronounced as "kwa-sawng," not with an emphasis on the ending.

Gnocchi

Pronounced as "Nyoh Kee," not "No-Chee," respecting its Italian origin and pronunciation.

Salmon

The L in "salmon" is silent, contrary to common mispronunciations.

Raspberry

Frequently mispronounced, it should be pronounced as "raaz-buh-ree."