Monday, May 26, 2008

Favorite words

#3. Diphthong. Diphthong. Diphthong.

A word so ballsy it doesn't even come close to demonstrating its own meaning despite a surplus of idle letters.

I make a point of creating social situations in which 'diphthong' is not only a propos, but rather expected. Yes, I'm very talented.

Come on. You see it and you just want to say it aloud. It makes you want to twist your mouth into trying new maneuvers. Do you pronounce the 'ph' or just the 'p'? Say it both ways. Say it ten different ways. If you're using this word, I'm sure you have the time.

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