Posted by Sara Richmond May 5, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Spelling with the sounds of letter C
The letter C is a big weirdo. Some people might even think it’s useless. It’s a K and S wannabe, but just not up to standing on its own, right?
First of all, how dare you insult such a cute letter. Second, no. Allow me to explain what this letter is all about, and how and when to use it.
Topics: pronunciation
Posted by Terri Porter Mar 31, 2016 5:30:00 AM
When I was a teenager (in the Dark Ages), my younger sister was reading a book passage aloud to our mom and me. She came to a word she didn’t recognize, paused, then came out with “muh-LANK-o-lee filled her days.” Mom immediately burst into laughter while I was still trying to figure out what my sister was saying. The word was melancholy — not an easy one for a 12-year-old, even a well-read one, to figure out.
Topics: correct pronunciation, pronunciation
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