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The Man Who Spoke Only in Numbers

Following a severe stroke, a brilliant Russian scientist lost his ability to speak—but found a new voice in the language of numbers. This incredible true story is more than an…

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Psycholinguistics Phonetics

The Science of Phonaesthetics

Why does "cellar door" sound so beautiful to English speakers, regardless of its meaning? This is the central question of phonaesthetics, the fascinating but little-known field that studies the inherent…

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Semantics Phonetics Linguistic Typology

The Language of Sensation: Exploring Ideophones

We all know onomatopoeia, but many languages have something far richer: ideophones. These "adverbs of the senses" don't just mimic sounds; they paint vivid pictures of sights, textures, and feelings.…

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Semantics Phonetics Psycholinguistics

Why Is This Shape “Bouba” and That One “Kiki”? The Surprising Science of Sound Symbolism

Have you ever wondered why a spiky shape just *feels* like a "Kiki" and a rounded one a "Bouba"? This isn't a mere coincidence; it's a window into the science…

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Neurolinguistics Psycholinguistics

Tasting the Word ‘Tuesday’: The Extraordinary World of Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

What does the word 'Tuesday' taste like to you? For most of us, the question is nonsensical, but for individuals with lexical-gustatory synesthesia, it's a genuine query with a specific,…

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Translation

Lost in the Gutter: The Unique Linguistic Challenges of Translating Comics and Graphic Novels

Translating a comic book isn't just about swapping words in a speech bubble; it's a delicate dance between text, art, and cultural context. From the physical constraints of a pre-drawn…

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Tag: sound symbolism

The Man Who Spoke Only in Numbers

The Science of Phonaesthetics

The Language of Sensation: Exploring Ideophones

Why Is This Shape “Bouba” and That One “Kiki”? The Surprising Science of Sound Symbolism

Tasting the Word ‘Tuesday’: The Extraordinary World of Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

Lost in the Gutter: The Unique Linguistic Challenges of Translating Comics and Graphic Novels