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Pronunciation

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you think about a man that says the 'f-word' a lot?

Posted by the VP wears a Wicked COAT some time ago

Do you say: restroom, bathroom, washroom or loo? Which part of the world were you raised in?

Posted by MTank411 some time ago

How would you respond if someone asked you “What's the Good Word?”?

Posted by devil is back some time ago

Do you say apartment or flat?

Posted by CelesteLeeFKAC* some time ago

I have an imagination. Do you?

Posted by badkid some time ago

A word that starts with the same letter that finishes?

Posted by Oh that darn Vunessuh. some time ago

Besides 'Oh My God', what else could OMG stand for? (Creativity counts)

Posted by loveschimps some time ago

Does anyone know what specious means?

Posted by CosmicWunderkind some time ago

Let's get this straight: A catch-22 is a written contradiction and a dilemma is a mental contradiction. Correct?

Posted by Seraphim - Angel of Ninja some time ago

Where does the term "ain't" come from?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

If a person says something that's not true but they believed it was true when they said it is that still a lie? Or are they just passing on misinformation?

Posted by josie is back to normal some time ago

This is a serious question. When people say "bullshit" why do they use that word. Why not "birdshit" or "catshit" When and why did people start saying "bullshit" as an expression of derision and contempt.

Posted by sirwolf2u some time ago

What does "WHATEVER!" really mean?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What distinguishes a pickle as 'fresh'?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Do you know the difference between a NEED and a WANT?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

Do you like to talk more than you like to listen?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

When was the last time you said: "Finders keepers" and meant it?

Posted by bostjan64 some time ago

How do you pronounce this word - "guitar?"

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Why do we say "How are you doing?" Shouldn't it be "How are you being?"

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Did you know a quark is not just a particle in physics, but is also a low fat curd cheese?

Posted by appleguy1001 some time ago

How do I refute someone who says "did I ask"

Posted by Andee Lane some time ago

I want to learn several European foreign languages which one is the best to start with?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

How many complete sentences can you make out of only abbreviations?

Posted by Brandon Arthur White some time ago

What is the step-down word used to identify someone nearing the values of a Pacifist?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

Do you want thunder?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

What is an ULTRA Acronym?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What is your favorite 'S' word?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What is your slogan?

Posted by Владислав Толмачев some time ago

Latin Translation of a Phrase

Posted by Hogey the Roguey some time ago

If I hired a female assassin to shoot Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, would I be killing two stones with one bird?

Posted by vampherm some time ago

Is there anywhere on the internet to learn basic russian for free without having to enter pay details?

Posted by Lydia some time ago

How do you pronounce Nike? do you pronounce it with the "e"?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Would you rather understand any language, or be able to play any instrument?

Posted by Psycho the kid some time ago

Do you talk with your hands? Do you think everyone does or are there people who absolutely do NOT speak using their hands.

Posted by Sheepingly needs no handy men only hugs some time ago

How can you tell if someone living in USA has a subtle accent from the country they are form or if their just american with their normal voice?

Posted by lady fuschia some time ago

What is the difference between "basic", "conversational", "good" and "fluent" when describing how well you speak a language?

Posted by ryn-ryn some time ago

What are the kinds of laughs?

Posted by Justin79Smith some time ago

Why do so many people pronounce comfortable as "comfterble"?

Posted by VSPrasad some time ago

Satire vs sarcasm - what is the difference in meaning?

Posted by Ullyses some time ago

Is it more correct to say "There is more than one way to skin a cat" or "there are more than one way to skin a cat"?

Posted by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed some time ago

When people pronounce Washington as WaRshington, is it a regional thing or an age thing?

Posted by hdsquaver spark some time ago

How do you pronounce a Q that doesn't a U after it?

Posted by Vyatri some time ago

How does one pronounce "La bohème"?

Posted by Murgatroyd some time ago

Do you pronounce the word "lever" to rhyme with "clever" (as opposed to rhyming with "fever")?

Posted by Former ABer some time ago

How many syllables are in "Amelia?"

Posted by BigDaddyBS some time ago

How do you pronounce "aluminum"?

Posted by Kravenhead some time ago

If Celtic is pronounced (Keltic) why do we say Boston Celtics (Seltics)?

Posted by sviofs some time ago

How do you say syrup? Is it "surup" or "seerup" in your opinion? Or other?

Posted by dragonlady some time ago

Why isn't the number 11 pronounced 'onety one'?

Posted by ChrisDG some time ago

How is the word "harbinger" pronounced?

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