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    Corpse, Corps, Horse and Worse

    99% Invisible · Sep 28, 2021 · 30 min
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    When it comes to English spelling and pronunciation, there is plenty of rhyme and very little reason. But what is the reason for that? Why among all European languages is English so uniquely chaotic today?

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