There Is No Zoo in Zoology: And Other Beastly Mispronunciations
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (821 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0020318308 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nearly 400 of the most frequently mispronounced words are arranged alphabetically with witty, enlightening discourses on how each word has been spoken and misspoken.
"A great addition to my book collection" according to Big Al. This is an old and rare find. An amusing and educational book for any generation.. From a-BER-ant to zoh-AHL-uh-jist Mr. Elster explains how he was sensitized from a young age to the careful use and pronunciation of words. His special interest led him to produce this book and a sequel ("Is There a Cow in Moscow?). The core of his efforts is an alphabetical guide to selected words that are commonly mispronounced. Each entry prov. "This book should be standing next to your dictionary on the shelf." according to P. Leahy. This is a book which, unfortunately, many people don't know about but would do well to have in their collection. Mr. Elster appears to have researched the words covered in the book very well, and he tells the history of many of them. A pattern that quickly becomes evident is how some words are continuously mispro