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Named after the Cheshire Cat, Cheshirization is a fascinating phonological process where a vowel vanishes but leaves a ghostly trace…
Ever called a "wasp" a "waps" or heard someone say "aks" instead of "ask"? This common slip of the tongue…
Imagine if saying "horse" with a rising pitch turned it into "mother." For over half the world's population, this isn't…
In the history of language, sounds can vanish without a trace. Or can they? This post explores compensatory lengthening, the…
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Deep in the Pacific, the Rotuman language presents a fascinating phonetic puzzle that has captivated linguists for decades. Its words…
They were once a single language spoken across Ireland and Scotland, but a crucial phonetic split sent them down different…
Why do we say 'an apple' but 'a pear'? This fundamental rule is about more than just grammar; it's a…
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