New Jersey names "primeval" its 2025 tongue-twister, highlighting widespread U.S. struggles with pronunciation.

New Jerseyans are finding "primeval" challenging to pronounce, named the state’s 2025 tongue-twister, reflecting a broader national trend of mispronouncing common words like "supposedly," "gyro," "Worcestershire," and "charcuterie." Despite familiarity, many Americans stumble on terms with complex origins or spellings, highlighting widespread pronunciation struggles across the U.S. The issue gained attention during the 17th annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk, where local radio hosts discussed speech quirks amid festive festivities.