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In the days leading up to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the most difficult-to-spell words in the English language have been revealed, CNN reports. An international team of linguists who work for ...

English, with its rich vocabulary and diverse linguistic influences, often presents challenges in pronunciation, and some words stand out as particularly formidable. Certain terms have earned a ...

Probably the most difficult English word to pronounce is this one. We assure you that it is not pronounced in any way you think it is. Not at all, ‘drot.’ As in ‘draft.’ Similar to ‘laugh,’ but with a ...

The English language is filled with confusing and hard-to-spell words. If you’ve had to think twice or consult a dictionary or Google before writing a certain word, you’re not alone. We consulted ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is under way outside Washington, D.C., and over the next few days, 275 kids from ages 8 to 15 will put their spelling skills to the test. "These kids are spending ...

In January 1967, I began my first serious study of poetry under the tutelage of a brilliant young professor named Rene Fortin. The poetry was 20th century, described as Modern, and took us from ...