How do you pronounce Eyjafjallajökull? Don’t ask newscasters. [video]
Curious about why newscasters never seem to say the name of the erupting volcano in Iceland that has wreaked havoc on air travel? Well, take a look at the name and, unless you grew up in Bjork’s 'hood, you will likely understand why. The volcano’s official name is Eyjafjallajökull. Quite the mouthful, but this informative video not only teaches you to pronounce it correctly, but also provides plenty of examples of newscasters saying it incorrectly.
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