just try saying it over and over again i can't do it right the first time !
2006-09-24 21:39:00 · 15 answers · asked by paula m 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
because someone was taking the mick when certain words were invented. Like why put an S in lisp or make dyslexia so complicated to spell.
2006-09-24 21:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by meep meep!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the same reason abbreviation is such a long word... I JUST DON'T GET IT!
phew, i think we're on the same page.
2006-09-24 21:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a difficult word to say - I suspect that you do not know how to say the word properly. The vowels 'o' and the final 'e' are silent or a schwa. I cant show phonetics here properly but here is a rough idea...
Ef . ut . lus . li
I have used a 'u' for the schwa.
to see the correct phonetics visit:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?dict=CALD&key=24892&ph=on
2006-09-24 22:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the irony of the English Language
2006-09-24 21:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by Felidae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well because it is quite a long word but not that long enough and it isn't hard to say contrary to your claim.
2006-09-24 21:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's strange.
Why is abbreviation such a long word too?
2006-09-24 21:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using 'easily' instead, it rolls off the tongue effortlessly.
2006-09-24 23:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Phlodgeybodge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently there is a point being made - too bad it's beyond me!
2006-09-24 21:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strangely enough I don't agree with you about it's difficulty. It seems pretty easy to me.
2006-09-25 00:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by survivor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never use a big word when diminutive one will do!
2006-09-24 22:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by JENNY G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋