This Weird Word Is The Most Mispronounced In Montana

Montana is full small towns with names that can leave even lifelong residents scratching their heads. Some of these names are easy enough to read off a map, but try saying them out loud without a local guide can be rough.

In Montana, knowing how to pronounce local names is practically a rite of passage. When it comes to the most mispronounced word in Big Sky Country, it's not a town. Instead, Montana's toughest tongue twister has four short legs.

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If you spend much time in Montana, you'll most likely encounter some words or phrases that may be difficult to understand. Take Absaroka for example. It's a mountain range in southern Montana, and people still can't agree on how to pronounce it. You might say “Ab-sar-o-ka” or even “Ab-sar-oh-ka,” but locals know it’s closer to “Ab-sor-ka.”

This Weird Word Is The Most Mispronounced In Montana

The folks at Unscrambler used an analysis of Google search data for 2025 to determine the most mispronounced word in every state, and you'd never guess what word tops the list in Montana. When I first saw it, I got a good laugh. In the Treasure State, residents struggle with the word "Dachshund."

I'll be honest, I usually just refer to them as wiener dogs. If you're curious about how it's actually pronounced, it's Dachshund (DAKS-hund), so kind of like Dax Shepard. The English language can be tricky sometimes, because Dachshund doesn't even have the letter "K" in it.

So, if you struggle with the word Dachshund, you're not alone. If you ask me, it's a lot easier to say wiener dog.