Did Disney nail the pronunciation of 'Caribbean'? How to write equations. Chuther.
Sep 19, 2023
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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.
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'.
Deep dives
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.
Language and Culture in the Islands
The episode delves into the linguistic and cultural history of the Caribbean islands. It reveals a unique gender situation among the indigenous people of the islands, where men spoke 'Island Carib' and women spoke 'Arawak' and 'Taíno'. The podcast discusses the theories behind this language difference, including forced intermarriage between the Carib warriors and Arawak women.
Equations and Writing Style
Addressing a question about writing equations, the podcast draws from a scientific style guide. It suggests breaking equations after an operator, such as an equal sign or a plus or minus sign. Additionally, it recommends using the equal symbol rather than the word 'equals'. The episode acknowledges that rules for line breaks in equations may vary depending on the specific mathematical context, and reminds listeners to consult the style guidelines of their target publication.
946. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, which brings to mind "Pirates of the Caribbean," but you can actually pronounce "Caribbean" at least two different ways. Did Disney get it right or wrong? We turn to history for the answer and discover a second fascinating linguistics story along the way! Plus, we answer a listener's question about how to write equations.