Mispronouncing words can often lead to both frustration and laughter, but Babbel, a language-learning platform, has created a helpful guide to avoid such pitfalls.

On Wednesday, Babbel released a list of the most commonly mispronounced words of the year in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The compilation includes foreign terms that have entered English usage, as well as the names of notable politicians and public figures.

One prominent name on the list is US Vice President Kamala Harris. Her first name often causes confusion but should be pronounced as COM-a-la, Babbel advises.

Irish actor Barry Keoghan also made the list in both the US and UK. His surname, often mispronounced, is correctly said as key-OH-gin, with the “g” distinctly pronounced, unlike many Irish names where the “g” is silent.

Another name appearing in both regions is Chinese-founded fast-fashion brand Shein. When discussing purchases or the company’s rumored plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, remember it’s pronounced SHE-in, not SHEEN.

Other notable entries include the active ingredient in weight-loss medication Ozempic, semaglutide (pronounced sem-ah-GLOO-tide); rising music star Chappell Roan (CHAP-uhl ROHN); and US actress Zendaya (zen-DAY-uh).

The UK list features two Swedish words: Snus, a smokeless tobacco product pronounced SNOOZ, and flygskam, a term describing the movement against flying, pronounced FLEEG-skam.

Italian purists will be pleased to see espresso included in the roundup. While many Brits mispronounce it when ordering coffee, the issue peaked this summer when Sabrina Carpenter’s single Espresso topped the UK charts. Remember, it’s es-PRESS-oh, not EX-press-oh.

Babbel’s list serves as a reminder that proper pronunciation can make all the difference in clear communication.