This, of course, is not the case for most languages — like English — where the connection between how we spell words and how we pronounce them is not transparent. For example, there are only 3 distinct sounds in the word ‘thought’ — and yet we need 7 letters to write it in...
However you pronounce them, peonies are gorgeous and I’m glad you got some! Reply Janet L says: September 3, 2018 at 3:56 pm Tips from an old gardener. My only complaint about peonies is that they all bloom within 2 weeks and then they are gone. I live on the east coast and...
cannot for the life of her figure out either its meaning or its business on a drink menu. Smug Scout decided on a smoothie called Green Dream, which featured almond milk, green apples, a frozen banana, parsley, and of course kale. Smug Caustic Critic ordered some unpronounceable herbal ...
Truth be told, I don’t think I’m that good at public speaking. Tons of speakers crush me in presentation, poise, and general lack of F-bombs. Granted, I was born and raised on Long Island, but the smooth delivery doesn’t seem to be a natural skill. Here are the ground rules I...
recently she and fassbender decided to settle down in lisbon, which vikander pronounces very “williamsburg-ish,” describing its mix of history and turn-of-the-century factories. “and apparently madonna moved there,” she deadpans. when i ask about married life, she considers the question ...