#phonaesthetics

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Screenshot of a quote from the late 1980’s tv series The Singing Detective. It reads: Philip E. Marlow: What’s the loveliest word in the English language, officer? In the sound it makes in the mouth l? In the shape it makes in the page? “E-L-B-O-W”

Considering #phonaesthetics it’s common to think of the phrase "cellar door" as stated by #JRRTolkein 1955 lecture "English and Welsh".

Perhaps as a fan of the 80's mini-series #TheSingingDetective it’s ELBOW.

What’s your favourite sounding phrase, in English or any other language?

#EduSky🍎

Just me, or does "lambaste" not sound remotely threatening? #phonaesthetics