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Which is the hardest word in world to pronounce?

There's no definitive "hardest word" in the world to pronounce. Difficulty varies depending on:

* Language: Words considered difficult in one language might be simple in another.

* Native Tongue: Your native language influences your pronunciation.

* Individual Abilities: People have different levels of phonetic dexterity.

However, some words are often cited as being particularly tricky:

* "Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" (English): A lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica dust, this word is infamous for its length and unusual sound combinations.

* "Maori" (Maori): This word is tricky for English speakers due to the different vowel sounds and the nasal "ng" at the end.

* "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch" (Welsh): This is the longest place name in the UK and a tongue twister for even native Welsh speakers.

* "Rhöngätschärpf" (German): The "ä" and "ö" sounds are challenging for many, especially when combined.

It's important to remember that pronunciation is subjective! What's difficult for one person may be easy for another.

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