'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Loses Despite Correctly Solving Puzzle

Mispronunciation of 'congenial' costs Shauna Williams the win, sparking debate about game show rules.

Shauna Williams, a contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune', lost despite solving the puzzle correctly due to mispronouncing the word 'congenial'.
The incident sparked debate on social media, with some questioning if pronunciation has always been a part of the game show's rules.
Pat Sajak, the show's host, denied Williams the points, which were then awarded to another contestant, Steve Sporre, who pronounced the answer correctly.
Sajak, who has been hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' since 1981, announced his retirement last year and will be replaced by Ryan Seacrest.
This is not the first time a contestant has lost on a technicality, with a similar incident occurring in 2021.