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The English language is full of fascinating patterns, exceptions, and creative spellings that make it one of the most studied languages in the world. Among these linguistic wonders are words that ...

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Sounds are all around us. We are constantly hearing them and so they have made their way into our language. There are many words for sounds. Words that recreate the sounds. Ring, ding, screech, clunk, ...

We all know that English spelling is rarely a good guide to pronunciation. One big reason for this is the prevalence of schwa in the spoken language. That's why dictionaries and other written guides ...

American accents come from varied origins, mixing geographic, cultural and migration patterns. The Michigan accent encompasses the local speech habits of Michiganders. It is part of the Inland North ...