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John McWhorter – June 2024 Q&A

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The Influence of Orthography on Word Formation

In languages like German, words are often written together while in English they are more spaced out. The word 'barn' originated from 'barley arn' where repetitive pronunciation led to the formation of a single word. This difference highlights how orthography plays a significant role in word formation and evolution over time.

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