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What letter in English words does everyone pronounce incorrectly?

This is a classic riddle! The answer is the letter "R".

Here's why:

* The "R" sound varies greatly across different dialects. Some people pronounce it with a strong "r" sound, while others might use a "w" sound or even omit it entirely.

* Even within a single dialect, there's variation. The "R" sound changes depending on its position in a word (like "car" vs. "carry").

So, while everyone might pronounce "R" in their own way, it's unlikely anyone pronounces it exactly the same as someone else.

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