It’s actually quite a common mistake that I hear often in the United States. I’ve been guilty of it in the past until I realized I was pronouncing it incorrectly.
The league name in question is the “Premier League.” Watching Fox Soccer Channel, it’s appalling how many times the on-air personalities mispronounce the name of the league. Obviously, no one is correcting them behind-the-scenes, so the problem gets worse. It sets a poor example for those viewers who don’t realize the league name is being pronounced incorrectly, and the issue perpetuates itself.
FSC on-air personalities pronounce the name of the league as if it’s spelled “Premiere League.” Instead, it should be pronounced “Prem-ier League” with an emphasis on “Prem.”
It’s a small issue, but it’s important that the channel at least get the name of the league correct. Otherwise how can they be expected to be taken seriously?
