16 Common Foods You Have Been Pronouncing Wrong Your Whole Life

So you fancy yourself a decent cook, but for some reason no one in the culinary world will take you seriously. Why you ask? It probably has something to do with the way you serve up that Greek "GUY-roh" sandwich. Do yourself a favor and learn how to say these commonly mispronounced foods the right way!

Jalapeño

Correct pronunciation: “Hah-la-PAY-nyoh.”

Bruschetta

Correct pronunciation: “broo-SKET-ta.”

Raspberry

Correct pronunciation: “RAZ-ber-ee.”

Croissant

Correct pronunciation: “KWA-sohn.”

Onion

Correct pronunciation: “AH-nion.”

Espresso

Correct pronunciation: “es-PRESS-oh.” (For the love of God, there is and has never been an “x” in this word!)

Maraschino

Correct pronunciation: “mar-uh-SKEEN-oh.”

Hummus

Correct pronunciation: “HOOM-us.”

Almond

Correct pronunciation: “AH-mund.”

Gyro

Correct pronunciation: “YEER-oh.”

Quinoa

Correct pronunciation: “KEEN-wah.”

Pasta

Correct pronunciation: “PAH-stuh.” (as opposed to PASS-tuh)

Caramel

Correct pronunciation: “kar-uh-MEHL.”

Tortillas

Correct pronunciation: “tohr-TEE-yahs.”

Buffet

Correct pronunciation: “boo-FAY.”

Cocoa

Correct pronunciation: “Koh-koh.”