A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
Recent Posts
Pronunciation Poise: Angst
Here’s one word that everyone should be able to identify with — and know how to pronounce.
Fall or Autumn?
Is there any difference between these two words?
Theatre or Theater?
Where you are is an important determinant for how to say this word.
What’s the Plural of Syllabus?
We could just use the term “course guide” and avoid this whole conundrum.
Pronunciation Poise: Asterisk
Such a tiny symbol causes such huge confusion.
What’s the Past Tense of Forecast?
This post casts a wide net over an unusual verb usage.
A Federal Case
This word is often important, but that doesn’t mean it should always be capitalized.
Backwards or Backward?
To understand this one, you have to take a step back.
This Rule Is Board-Certified
Should the name of this executive body always be capitalized?