WORDS FAIL ME - TERESA MONACHINO

An entertaining book about the nonsense at the heart of the English language.* A witty and amusing handbook to the contradictions and inconsistencies of the English language* With imaginative use of typography Words Fail Me highlights tricky words inconsistent spellings misleading pronunciation and other quirky characteristics of our mother tongue* Why is abbreviation such a long word? Does monosyllabic really need five syllables? Why is lisp so hard to say if you have one?* Did you know that the letters of HONESTLY can be rearranged to read ON THE SLY? A FUNERAL is also REAL FUN and SANTA can easily be turned into SATAN?* Perfect for crossword lovers wordsmiths designers and anyone with a fascination for words Teresa Monachino

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