Oligarch is a word that comes from the Greek root “olig-” meaning “few” and “arkh-” meaning “rule.” To pronounce it correctly, the “o” should be pronounced like the “o” in “not,” the “l” like the “l” in “like,” the “i” like the “i” in “bit,” the “g” like the “g” in “giant,” the “a” like … Read more
Kyiv, also known as Kiev, is the capital of Ukraine. To pronounce Kyiv correctly, the “k” should be pronounced like the “k” in “kit,” the “y” like the “ee” in “see,” the “i” like the “y” in “by,” and the “v” like the “v” in “victory.” The emphasis should be placed on the first syllable, … Read more
Qatar is pronounced “cutter,” with the emphasis on the first syllable. The “q” is pronounced like a glottal stop, which is a type of sound made in the throat that is similar to the sound of the letter “q” in some Arabic dialects. The “a” is pronounced like the “a” in “father,” and the “t” … Read more
