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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by pruwybn@discuss.tchncs.de to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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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[-] RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 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.

[-] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 4 points 5 months ago

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

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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

Quite indefatigable

[-] RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

Clearly pronounced in-de-fa-tee-gable

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

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

[-] Malfeasant@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Between our quests we sequin vests and impersonate Clark Gable

this post was submitted on 29 Jan 2024
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