You’ve probably been pronouncing Charlize Theron’s name completely wrong

• Charlize Theron’s last name is often mispronounced.
• It should be “Their-IN,” not “Their-OWN.”
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Charlize Theron has been giving us kick-ass movie performances for years.

The Oscar-winning South African actress, 43, is changing things up with her latest role as the lead in the romantic comedy “Long Shot” with Seth Rogen. But as people talk about the movie, they may be saying her name wrong.

To pronounce Theron correctly, it’s supposed to sound more like “Their-IN,” not “Their-OWN.”

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While on NBC's "The Tonight Show" in 2014, Theron and host Jimmy Fallon spoke about the correct pronunciation. She said she wanted to create an audio recording for people to listen to so they could get it right.

But back on an episode of "Piers Morgan Tonight" in 2011, the actress had already given the proper pronunciation of her name. And it's more like "Throne," with a slightly lilted "r." You can listen below.

So go ahead and practice, so you can get it right.

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