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Commonly Mispronounced Words

October 24, 2008 in List | Tags: , , | 1 comment

I rarely say these words as they are spelled:

  • Wednesday
  • frustrated
  • asked

What other words go on this list?

Other Words

June 13, 2008 in List | Tags: , , , , | 1 comment

I don’t know if these count as they’re not part of my regular vocab, but I have a crush on Scotland, and my favourite Scottish-ish vernacular words are:

  • ken
  • summat
  • aye
  • chuffed
  • wee
  • fancy
  • bollocks (I know, slightly offensive. But like shit, I find it funny.)

Words

June 12, 2008 in List | Tags: , , , | 1 comment

I like words a lot. Today, my favourites are:

  • redemption
  • labourious
  • eschew (especially when partnered with obfuscation)
  • galoshes
  • ethereal
  • aesthetic
  • spinnaker
  • brilliant
  • junk