Do you know how to say these very famous British names correctly? Stay tuned, I'm going to
show you how.
Today we're looking at seven famous British names and how to say them correctly. Let's
start off with Britain's most famous detective.
Sherlock Holmes. I don't know about you guys but I'm addicted to the TV series Sherlock.
If you haven't seen it, check it out. It's amazing. Alright, so how do we say Sherlock?
Right, two sounds Sher just like shirt and then lock Sherlock. Sherlock Holmes. Now don't
worry about the L in Holmes, we don't pronounce it. So think of it, the spelling like this
almost. Holmes, Sherlock Holmes. Alright very good.
Now what about the name of the actor. How do you say his name?
Benedict Cumberbatch, that's it right? Benedict Cumberbatch I think that's it. I don't know.
Next one, it's the wizard himself Harry Potter. Now there are a few things that learners might
find difficult. I know that in some languages the H at the beginning so Harry Potter is
one thing. And then for other languages where to stress the name so I'll say it again for
you guys Harry Potter. The two main actors in that, we've got Daniel Radcliffe and Emma
Watson.
Ok, we're going to look at Britain's most famous spy Bond James Bond. Ok, now James
Bond is the name. Now actually I don't think his name is that difficult James Bond that's
ok. I think the hardest thing is his number. How do you say his number correctly? Ok, the
way to say it correctly, double o seven. You'll hear it in the movies. They'll say 'Welcome
double o seven' and yeah that's often how they refer to him. It sounds so cool when
you say his name Bond James Bond. It kind of doesn't work when it's your name. Rees
Tom Rees. It doesn't quite sound as cool.
Next one, one of Britain's most incredible singers Adele. Now the key here, the key thing
here is the stress. So it's not A dele, it's Adele. So the A there is a schwa sound and
it's Adele. So 'what's your favourite Adele song?'
He's one of Britain's most recognisable faces David Beckham. Now the key thing here again
is the spelling isn't the same as the pronunciation. So for example that H don't say it. It's not
Beck Ham it's Beckham, David Beckham. Often in the media here he's known as Becks just
Becks. It's like his nickname, Becks but I call him David Beckham.
One of Britain's most famous singers right now especially around the world Ed Sheeran.
I can't believe how massive he is. Every where I go I can hear his songs. I was in Norway
recently and I was in a bar and his song came on, I couldn't believe it, unbelievable. Anyway,
so again the stress of his name is very important. So it's Ed Sheeran. Shall we get that one
again? Sheeran, Ed Sheeran. Ok guys, tell me in the comments below which is your favourite
Ed Sheeran song.
Finally Britain's most famous person ever ever ever probably Shakespeare. Think about
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth I mean incredible. Ok, so how do we say his name? It looks difficult,
very hard, it looks hard , it's actually quite easy, ok? So if we slow it down, Shakespeare.
And then the stress is on the first syllable. Shakespeare. Ok, you try. Shakespeare.
Let me know in the comments below guys what lesson you would like next and if you want
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Until next time thanks for watching, this is Tom the English Hipster saying goodbye.