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There's probably a word I've been pronouncing wrong my whole life that I don't know about (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just based on how often I notice someone mispronounce a word without realizing it (or have done so myself and realized it later). Statistically I'm probably still doing it with some word.

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

Look, I was on board until you started throwing out made up words like preternatural, victual, and indefatigable, then I knew you were pulling my leg.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Horatio Hornblower would like a word if you think Indefatigable is a made up word!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

In war we're tough and able [steps on cat]

Quite indefatigable

[-] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Between our quests we sequin vests and impersonate Clark Gable

[-] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Clearly pronounced in-de-fa-tee-gable

[-] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

But many times, they're given rhymes that are quite un-sing-able.

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