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Christine Younan & Aaliyah Rugg

People are only just realising the correct way to say Brussels sprout

Sprouts are a divisive, yet popular, item on a Christmas dinner.

But whether you eat and enjoy them or stay as far away from them as possible, many people may not know the actual way to pronounce the name. It turns out, many people have been saying "Brussel sprouts" instead of "Brussels sprout".

Earlier this year, a Twitter user said their entire life had "felt like a lie" after realising the small mistake, the Daily Star reports. They wrote: "Apparently, it's actually 'Brussels sprout' and not 'Brussel Sprouts'."

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