As We Speak #2 (words often mispronounced)

Today we'll consider a few more words that you'll often hear mispronounced. (The previous sentence contains one of those words, as the "t' in "often" should not be heard.)  Because of their widespread use, incorrect pronunciations are frequently included in dictionary entries as second choices.

etc.- the abbreviation for "et cetera," a Latin phrase which means "and other
          things." It sounds like "ET SET-ER-A," and has no "x" sound.
asterisk- ends in "RISK" and also has no "x" sound.                                               
chaise longue- Don't confuse the second word with the English "lounge."
                         These words mean "long chair" in French, and they're    
                         pronounced "SHAYS LONG."
realtor- Be sure you call yourself a REE-UL-TER, not a REE-LUH-TER.