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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Did Disney nail the pronunciation of 'Caribbean'? How to write equations. Chuther.

Sep 19, 2023
Explore the pronunciation of 'Caribbean' in Pirates of the Caribbean and its different forms. Learn about the linguistic and historical aspects of the term and its origin. Discover the unique linguistic difference between the Carib and Arawak tribes. Get insights on organizing long equations and using the equal symbol in mathematical writing.
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Quick takeaways

  • The pronunciation of 'Caribbean' has two widely accepted versions, but the original pronunciation aligns with the Disney movie franchise.
  • Writing equations should involve breaking them after an operator, such as an equal sign, and using the equal symbol instead of the word 'equals'.

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The Pronunciation of Caribbean

The podcast explores the pronunciation of the word 'Caribbean' and its origins. It discusses how both 'Caribbean' and 'Caribbean' are widely accepted pronunciations, but by examining the word's origin, it suggests that the original pronunciation was 'Caribbean', which aligns with the Disney movie franchise.

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