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« on: February 08, 2011, 05:30:32 AM » |
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Friend of mine tried to convince me that there's a common, everyday word
in the English language that has the letter "u" in it three times. He wouldn't
give me a hint except it's NOT a name or scientific word. Just a 'plain old word'
that we've all used dozens of times. I racked my brain trying to figure it out,
even had an extra cup of coffee trying to get my 'thinker' working better.
Never did find out what it is. I think he's lying to me. I don't think that word
even exists. If it does exist, it sure must be unusual!
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 05:42:39 AM » |
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It really must be unusual.
I can't think of it either.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2011, 06:30:50 AM » |
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My brain is working so hard to think of what it could be it feels quite tumultuous.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 06:31:51 AM » |
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For some reason this is unusually difficult to figure out
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2011, 06:32:27 AM » |
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It really must be unusual.
I can't think of it either.
Unusual, indeed. Hope you figure it out! |
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2011, 06:44:08 AM » |
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While we're at it, how 'bout this one:
What is unusual or odd about this particular grouping of words?
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 07:19:52 AM » |
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I before E, except after C. Is that a sufficiently weird enough rule for you?
-Mike
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2011, 09:16:31 AM » |
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What is unusual or odd about this particular grouping of words? No "e". |
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2011, 09:32:41 AM » |
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What is unusual or odd about this particular grouping of words? No "e". We have a winner! Most common letter in usage, and that sentence has none of them... |
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 09:55:18 AM » |
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OK, here's another.
What single word has three sets of double letters (I believe there is only one)? (ie: aabbcc)
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 10:39:27 AM » |
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Mississippi I think??????
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2011, 10:42:42 AM » |
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OK, here's another.
What single word has three sets of double letters (I believe there is only one)? (ie: aabbcc)
Bookkeeping be the word you had in mind? (Or Bookkeeper, or bookkeepers, or some other iteration of the same?) |
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2011, 10:43:10 AM » |
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OK, how 'bout a 6-letter word with 3 "y"s in it.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2011, 10:59:05 AM » |
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My brain is working so hard to think of what it could be it feels quite tumultuous. Don't think that would be it....I've only used it a couple dozen times.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2011, 10:59:32 AM » |
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syzygy-----used in astronomy
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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2011, 11:08:51 AM » |
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OK, seven-letter word with all five vowels.
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« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2011, 11:15:23 AM » |
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OK, here's another.
What single word has three sets of double letters (I believe there is only one)? (ie: aabbcc)
Bookkeeping be the word you had in mind? (Or Bookkeeper, or bookkeepers, or some other iteration of the same?) Bookkeeper is correct. (Mississippi is not) |
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« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2011, 11:18:40 AM » |
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OK, seven-letter word with all five vowels.
sequoia, eulogia, miaoued, adoulie, eucosia, eunomia, eutopia, moineau, and douleia. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2011, 11:21:49 AM » |
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6-letter word with no vowels.
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2011, 11:23:26 AM » |
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OK, here's another.
What single word has three sets of double letters (I believe there is only one)? (ie: aabbcc)
Bookkeeping be the word you had in mind? (Or Bookkeeper, or bookkeepers, or some other iteration of the same?) Bookkeeper is correct. (Mississippi is not) How about "possessionlessness" and extra one for good measure |
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« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2011, 11:26:38 AM » |
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sequoia, eulogia, miaoued, adoulie, eucosia, eunomia, eutopia, moineau, and douleia.
adoulie is my favorite kind of sausage, I get all eunomic just thinking about it, douleia? -Mike |
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« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2011, 11:34:32 AM » |
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OK, seven-letter word with all five vowels.
I was taught in school that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y and W. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 08, 2011, 12:08:21 PM » |
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I was taught in school that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y and W. Me too also....but WHEN is W a vowel?!?! ??? |
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« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2011, 12:12:54 PM » |
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6-letter word with no vowels. Note that I didn't say no "sometimes" vowels.  |
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« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2011, 12:14:00 PM » |
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I was taught in school that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y and W. Me too also....but WHEN is W a vowel?!?! ??? SUBSTITUTE VOWELS It is finally time to introduce the substitute vowels. We simply tell the children that Y and W can sometimes be vowels. When is W a vowel? When w follows o, and the o says it's name, the w is acting like a vowel (follows double vowel rule above). In these words: cow, town, brown, etc., w is a consonant. In these words: tow, low, bowl, etc., w is a vowel. Notice the o is long and the w is silent. Like the oo words, we don't fuss over the difference, but just practice some words and let the child get used to them. When is Y a vowel? Y acts as a vowel when it comes at the end of a word. It follows the double vowel rule in words that end with the following: Words ending in -ay have the long a sound, such as pay, May, play, etc. |
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« Reply #25 on: February 08, 2011, 12:17:55 PM » |
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I would be untruthful if I said I was thinking of some words while gazing up at the cumulus clouds.
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« Reply #26 on: February 08, 2011, 02:01:15 PM » |
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My brain is working so hard to think of what it could be it feels quite tumultuous. Don't think that would be it....I've only used it a couple dozen times. I was being a smart a s s using a word with 4 u's in. 3 u's are so common  |
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« Reply #27 on: February 08, 2011, 02:06:59 PM » |
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I was being a smart a s s using a word with 4 u's in.
3 u's are so common LOL,,,I didn't even count! That's what I get for turning on the computer BEFORE I turn on the coffee pot!!  |
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« Reply #28 on: February 08, 2011, 06:25:52 PM » |
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6-letter word with no vowels. rhythm |
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« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2011, 07:53:28 AM » |
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« Reply #30 on: February 09, 2011, 08:23:45 AM » |
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Though this thread has been fun, it is the clearest statement I have seen in a LONG time that we all need some RIDING WEATHERR! I'm going stir crazy here!  |
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« Reply #31 on: February 09, 2011, 09:15:54 AM » |
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You guys are making me DIZZY. Stop it ! |
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« Reply #32 on: February 09, 2011, 10:19:27 AM » |
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Two English words that are both homonyms and antonyms.
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« Reply #33 on: February 09, 2011, 11:38:45 AM » |
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Tell your friend that the word gullible is not in the dictionary.
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« Reply #34 on: February 09, 2011, 11:40:48 AM » |
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6-letter word with no vowels. rhythm nope, y is a sometimes a vowel so it cannot be that one. It is one of my favorite vowels. |
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« Reply #35 on: February 09, 2011, 11:43:08 AM » |
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OK, here's another.
What single word has three sets of double letters (I believe there is only one)? (ie: aabbcc)
Bookkeeping be the word you had in mind? (Or Bookkeeper, or bookkeepers, or some other iteration of the same?) Nookkeepers would also work. 1. Nookkeeper is a person that keeps your nooks clean 2. Nookkeeper is a person that stores Nooks as opposed to one that stores Kindles. |
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« Reply #36 on: February 09, 2011, 11:56:22 AM » |
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nope, y is a sometimes a vowel so it cannot be that one. Note that I didn't say no "sometimes" vowels. It is one of my favorite vowels. ys that? |
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« Reply #37 on: February 09, 2011, 04:40:36 PM » |
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It is one of my favorite vowels. ys that? I'm a big fan of letters that are also words, especially when they are spelled differently. Sound combination are fun. Eye Aye why oh you Those are great vowel sounds. |
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« Reply #38 on: February 10, 2011, 06:08:29 AM » |
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Though this thread has been fun, it is the clearest statement I have seen in a LONG time that we all need some RIDING WEATHERR! I'm going stir crazy here! 12 days of offroad riding on the Ho Chi Minh trail... hardest ride I have ever done... pics and videos to come. |
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« Reply #39 on: February 10, 2011, 07:07:18 AM » |
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Two English words that are both homonyms and antonyms.
cleave (to cut in two or separate, and 'to cling to something'.) fast (stuck fast, or moving fast) |
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