I'm grateful for 1 1/2 syllable words!
Most linguists would probably disagree with me in saying that 1 1/2 syllable words even exist, and indeed 1 1/2 syllables is not something one would expect. But in response, I present to you Exhibit A.
Exhibit A:
Is SMILE a one syllable word? Not really. There's definitely more there than a simple tone of sound.
Is SMILE a two syllable word? Again, the answer is not really.
In the word smile, and almost every word that rhymes with smile, there isn't quite two beats though there's definitely more than one. Even my own name is part of this group. And though they're classified a one syllable words in any form of dictionary you look in, based on what I hear whenever these words are said, I really think the 1 1/2 syllable category exists, a reversed expectation for who arelinguistically inclined.
So, if you wile away your time, choosing to smile while walking down the aisle. Your style best not be vile as you trial 1 1/2 syllable words.
No comments:
Post a Comment