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: Asterisk
Such a tiny symbol causes such huge confusion.
Gray vs. Grey
Does it make any difference?
Home in or Hone in?
What is exactly meant when this phrasal verb is used?
Catty-corner or Kitty-corner?
These words’ connection to felines may surprise you.
Pronunciation Poise: Forte
Should “forte” be pronounced as a French word or an Italian word?
Definition Detail: Verbal
Is “verbal” the same thing as “oral”?
Pronunciation Poise: Vice Versa
Is “vice versa” correctly pronounced as it looks? Or is there more to saying this word?
The Best Way to Regard
Have some regard for “regards.”
Pronunciation Poise: Orangutan
“Uh-rang-uh-tan,” “uh-rang-uh-tin,” “uh-rang-uh-tang” or “uh-rang-uh-tun”? The pronunciation for this one isn’t easy.