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'
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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Camelcase and Pronunciation
Delve into the pronunciation of words like 'nuclear' and 'jewelry', exploring linguistic phenomena such as metathesis and epenthesis. Learn about the history of the word 'nuclear' and the various ways it has been pronounced, including insights into the origins of mispronunciations by prominent figures. Discover the practical usage and significance of 'camelcase' in modern language, especially in programming and enhancing readability, with a nod to its historical roots in typographic cases.
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)?
| Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nuclear/transcript