What are some tricky words?

We’ve rounded up ten of the trickiest words in English and provided tips that will help you stop misspelling them.

• Necessary.
• Stationary vs. Stationery.
• Separate. When we pronounce this word, it sounds like “seperate”.
• Affect vs. Effect.
• Embarrassed.
• Compliment vs.
• Accommodation.
• Rhythm.

What is a hard word?

1A harsh or unkind word or (in early use) utterance; an insult; a reprimand. 2A word which is difficult to understand or spell.

What are the 10 most difficult words in English?

10 most difficult words in English. 1 1. Literally. If you know a language purist, watch out. Misuse of this word has been known to raise people’s blood pressure. ‘Literally’ means, “in a 2 2. Ironic. 3 3. Irregardless (instead of regardless) 4 4. Whom. 5 5. Colonel.

Is spelling difficult to learn?

Spelling is a bit more difficult to learn. Let’s take a look at the most difficult words in English and their explanation. In most cases, students are having a pretty difficult time spelling certain words. Don’t worry, it’s not just you! Tens of thousands of students have visited our list of the most complicated English words so far.

What are some difficult words to pronounce for non native English speakers?

List of Difficult Words to Pronounce for Non Native English Speakers Rural – characteristic of the countryside rather than the town Otorhinolaryngologist – a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat (one of the most difficult English words to say) Colonel – a rank of officer in the army and in the US air force

What are the 10 most confusing words in English?

Here are the 10 most confusing English words: 1 Literally 2 Ironic 3 Rregardless 4 Colonel 5 Colonel 6 Nonplussed 7 Disinterested 8 Enormity 9 Accretion 10 Commensurate