Another word which is commonly mispronounced on even the official newsmedia is 'tier'. Ever heard something called the railway bulletin on the radio. When they give you the status of reservations, check out the word 'tier'. It is always pronounced as 'tyre', whereas the correct pronunciation is 'tear'. It is surprising how many people pronounce it wrongly. I once accosted a Hindi announcer who was pronouncing it as 'tyre'. She very coolly told me
"Hindi mein 'tyre' hee bolte hai.n"
I could barely conceal a smile. What all justifications people find for their frailties!
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