OB's Musings: Have You Ever Wondered About Spelling In The English Language?

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Have You Ever Wondered About Spelling In The English Language?

Why is it that the English language is always breaking its own rules? Why is it that words that are spelled similarly sound so different? Is there any rhyme or reason? Here's one of my favorite essays by Mark Twain and his solution to this erratic spelling conundrum: A Plan for the Improvement of... Sign in to see full entry.

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