You're Saying It Wrong
A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words--and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse
By Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras | Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
About the book
For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.
With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the \"slangy\" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like \"How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler\" and \"How to Sound Cultured,\" readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.
Editions of You're Saying It Wrong
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399578083
- EBook
- ISBN 9780399578090
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593683460
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593683477
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For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.
With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the \"slangy\" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like \"How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler\" and \"How to Sound Cultured,\" readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.
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For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.
With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the \"slangy\" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like \"How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler\" and \"How to Sound Cultured,\" readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in You're Saying It Wrong?
Language and Linguistics > Linguistics
Where can I read a sample of You're Saying It Wrong?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399578083
Who is/are the Author/s of the book You're Saying It Wrong?
Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
You're Saying It Wrong is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399578083) and ebook(ISBN 9780399578090) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593683460) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593683477)
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