There are many reasons we may be unintentionally mispronouncing a foreign country’s name. Some of us have adopted a mispronunciation we heard from a friend or family member. We may have been misinformed through the media. Or, we may simply have never heard it properly said before and just gave it our best effort.

Though there are various differences in the letter sounds of foreign languages that inevitably trip us up, natives always appreciate visitors having taken the time to learn the correct pronunciation of their homeland’s name. It’s a great way to display respect, and it shows that you’ve done some research to learn about the nation prior to your trip.

Here are seven country names you may be mispronouncing.

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