How do you pronounce the word ‘decrepit’?
Thanks and Regards,
Foo
Hi Foo!
We looked in the dictionary and found that ‘decrepit’ is pronounced ‘dih-KREP-it’ with the stress on the second syllable!
How do you pronounce the word ‘botox’?
Is it ‘b-or-talks’ or ‘bo-talks’?
Thanks,
Stomper Shelia
Hi Stomper Shelia!
Well, we're no experts on beauty, but we're pretty sure 'botox' is pronounced 'BOH-toks' with the emphasis on the first syllable!
How do you pronounce ‘Bismarck’?
Thanks,
Law Lee Mei
Hi Law Lee Mei!
We looked up a dictionary and we found that ‘Bismarck’ is pronounced ‘BIZ-mahrk’ with the stress on the first syllable!
What is another word for ‘synonym’?
I have been racking my brains over this and still can’t come up with an answer.
Regards,
Tio
Hi Tio!
Wow, our brains almost exploded at your question.
The closest thing to ‘synonym’ we can think of is the phrase ‘equivalent word’. We think you’ll have to settle for that, Tio!
Because if we think about it anymore, our brains might explode again.
How do you pronounce ‘Bernoulli’?
And what does his effect mean?
Thanks,
Airshow fan
Hi Airshow fan!
We looked in the dictionary and found that you pronounce the word as ‘ber-NOO-lee’ with the stress on the second syllable!
As for the effect you’re referring to, we’re guessing that you mean the Bernoulli principle, which we have no idea about! Ask a scientist, Airshow fan!
Dear English Language Panel,
I am a bit confused about the pronunciation of some words.
How you pronounce ‘Lenin’ and ‘Lennon’?
Warmest Regards,
Joe Angula
Hi Joe Angula!
There’s a slight difference in pronunciation between ‘Lenin’ and ‘Lennon’, Joe Angula!
‘Lenin’ is pronounced ‘LEN-in’ with the stress on the first syllable, while ‘Lennon’ is pronounced ‘LEN-uhn’ with the stress on the first syllable.
As you can tell, the second syllable of each word is uttered differently !
What does ‘sotto voce’ mean?
STOMPer Brace
Hi STOMPer Brace!
Well, if you look in a dictionary, you’ll find that ‘sotto voce’ is a noun that means ‘in a low, soft voice so as not to be overheard’.
How is the word ‘edifice’ pronounced?
Bel Izumi
Hi Bel Izumi!
You pronounce ‘edifice’ as ‘ED-uh-fis’, with the stress on the first syllable!
How do you pronounce ‘oregano’?
Thanks,
STOMPer Tutu
Hey STOMPer Tutu!
Mm, oregano. We love the smell of oregano!
You can pronounce ‘oregano’ two ways, STOMPer Tutu!
You can either say ‘uh-REG-uh-noh’ or ‘aw-REG-uh-noh’, both with the stress on the second syllable!
How is the word ‘edifice’ pronounced?
Bel Izumi
Hi Bel Izumi!
You pronounce ‘edifice’ as ‘ED-uh-fis’, with the stress on the first syllable!
