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A nuclear win at the Oscars. CamelCase. One clo.

Mar 19, 2024

Explore the mispronunciation of 'nuclear', George W. Bush's unique pronunciation, the evolution of CamelCase, and the significance of family words like 'kudos' and 'family act'

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The podcast explores the history and mispronunciation of the word 'nuclear' due to linguistic phenomena like metathesis and epenthesis.

It delves into the significance of 'camelcase' in modern language, noting its practical usage in programming and enhancing readability.

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Introduction

3min

Exploring the Pronunciation of 'Nuclear'

6min

Exploring the Pronunciation of 'Nuclear' by George W. Bush

3min

The Evolution of CamelCase and its Modern Applications

7min

Exploring 'Kudos' and 'Family Act' - Show Support Options Available

2min

973. "Oppenheimer" leads us to wonder about the "nucular" pronunciation of "nuclear." And why do people have that second capital letter in the middle of MySpace, OutKast, and PowerPoint (and is it grammatically correct)?

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