2007-09-06 04:59:56 · 11 answers · asked by nancy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
nth:
Nth, (pronounced enth) is considered a word in the English language. It is normally used as a representation for maximum (to the nth degree). Other uses include its realistic mathematical variable. 2n could be read as "two to the nth power".
crwth:
The Crwth (pronounced [krʊθ] or [kruːθ]) is an instrument which originated in Wales, about 2000 years ago; the end of its popularity began in the mid-1800s.
cwm:
A cwm, (pronounced [kuːm]), is a large basin within a mountain that sometimes contains a lake. Cwms usually have steep edges. Synonyms: cirque. Note: J. R. R. Tolkien used the spelling "coomb".
Shh:
A hushing sound pronounced with an elongated h sound.
psst:
A hissing sound designed to attract the attention of someone covertly. This word is described as being an onomatopoeia.
tsk:
A sound of disapproval, also rendered tut, or alternatively a dental click (/).
Hmmm:
A sound used to incdicate a pause in speech/ thinking.
Grrr:
A written interpretation of the sound described as a growl
2007-09-06 05:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Confused 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm!
2007-09-06 05:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shhhh.
Grrrr.
2007-09-06 05:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shhh.
2007-09-06 05:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lynx. No vowels and it DOES have a "y". If you had said "or ... "y" I'd have been stuck too.
2007-09-06 09:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mmm
2007-09-06 05:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dk
2007-09-06 05:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by WJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L = informal for "elevated railroad" :-)
2007-09-06 05:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
cwk
psst
tsk
2007-09-06 05:02:12 · answer #9 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm.....that's a tough one, good question!
2007-09-06 05:08:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋