From viral weight-loss drugs to football stars and blockbuster museums, 2025 was packed with words that tied Britain’s tongue in knots.
Language-learning platform Babbel has once again joined forces with the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters (BIVR) to reveal the most mispronounced words and names of the year. The annual list, now in its tenth year, is compiled by subtitling experts who caption live television and court proceedings.
