Daniel Craig reveals how you’re actually supposed to pronounce his name as he calls out host who got it wrong

I didn't really think it was possible to botch Daniel Craig's name, but apparently it very much is as US presenter Stephen Colbert learned this week.

The 56-year-old British A-lister is best known for starring as the oh-so suave James Bond for five instalments in the beloved film series; Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.

However, not everyone has quite got the pronunciation of his surname figured out yet. Take a look at the awkward interaction below:

Craig appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier this week (2 December) to discuss his new film Queer.

Set in the 1950s, the romantic drama follows a character named Lee (Craig) as he recounts his life in Mexico City among expatriate American students.

He pursues a young man named Allerton, played by Drew Starkey, a US Navy serviceman recently discharged from Jacksonville, Florida.

Directed by Luca Guadagnino - AKA the mastermind behind Call Me By Your Name and Challengers - the A24 flick is set to hit cinemas next Friday (13 December).

Daniel Craig revealed he had 'a bone to pick' with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

During the chat, Craig revealed he had 'a bone to pick' with Colbert which prompted him to clarify: "You have a bone to pick with me?"

"Yeah," the former 007 said. "Six shows, say my name."

After Colbert said his name, Craig said: "Oh, now you’re doing it right."

Asking if he had got the pronunciation of Craig's name wrong in the past, the host wondered: "Why, did I say, 'Creg?'"

The No Time to Die actor then confirmed that Colbert said his name wrong the last six times the actor was on the show.

"It’s a diphthong. I don’t say, 'Colbet'," Craig explained.

A diphthong, by the way, is a single syllable sound that is made up of two vowel sounds that glide into each other

Colbert then attempted to say the surname properly: "Daniel… Craig. Did I not say, 'Daniel Craig?'"

The pair discussed the pronunciation of Craig's surname (CBS)

Repeating the mispronunciation, Craig reiterated: "'Daniel Creg'… you don’t hear the difference?"

Colbert then asked Craig to pronounce his surname 'one more time', which he did, prompting the host to exclaimed: "Oooh, I hear the difference. That is subtle.

"And I apologise."

With Craig clearly appreciative of the apology, Colbert then resolved: "I don’t want you, Daniel Craig, to be mad at me."

"Daniel Creg [sic], f*ck that guy" he jokingly concluded. "Daniel Craig, I am so sorry. Please accept my apology."