Welcome to Litsy!

Anyone else burnt out? I only read two books, and then spent the evening doing other things. Now I‘m trying to decide on Book 3 and nothing is grabbing me. I picked up the tagged book out of desperation. I don‘t know if I can handle something with an actual plot right now. 😂 At least I‘m enjoying my second bath of the day. I figured during a readathon, anything goes. 🤣🤣🤣 #24in48 #bathandbook

This book is fascinating. It covers commonly mispronounced (or misused) words and phrases in (primarily) American English. I was using some of these words correctly but definitely pronouncing others wrong! This book is especially good for readers who have seen words in print but never heard them spoken. #dogsofLitsy

I‘m learning a lot from this book and there are definitely a few “really?!?” moments. How can I have been mispronouncing Dr Seuss all this time? 🤭

While I would disagree that I was saying this wrong, as I‘ve never said it, I certainly appreciate knowing the correct pronunciation. Now how do I work this into a conversation? 🤔

Alright British people, where do all the syllables go?!? And how does Cholmondely become Chum-lee? Clearly I would be a terrible Brit.

A great resource that is laid out well, with many fun sidebars and contains just the right amount of humour. Note, however, that the "default pronunciation" is American...although it does mention British variations where applicable.

One of my hobbies is infuriating my best friend with non-intuitive British pronunciations of place names. This is a great resource 😂

Book Haul! #bookhaul

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5!! This was fantastic! Grammar goddesses and word nerds rejoice...this is a book for you. I was surprised by some entries, because I had no idea that people mispronounced those words frequently, but I was equally surprised to see how many I slaughter the pronunciation of, haha. 🤦🏻‍♀️ A fun and informative read.

Loving this book from @Ruri_kaichou ❤📚 Cuddled up with a cup of tea and my #Oliver #littenkitten #kittenlitten, it's a much needed relaxing ending to an emotionally draining day. #catsoflitsy #grammarmakesmehappy

It's 330am here in NY...and I decided to go open #secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange package by Christmas tree light! ❤📚My Secret Santa did an amazing job of picking my gifts! A book tote, FanGirl by Rainbow Rowell, and You're Saying It Wrong (GRAMMAR 😍). She also made the adorable penguin tag, which is now on my tree. Thank you SO MUCH, @Ruri_kaichou ! ❤❤It's perfect! I love it all! ☺ @BookishMarginalia thanks for organizing!

Round 2!

Day 1 #GivingAsGifts This book is right up my husband's alley. He loves grammar stuff and nitpicky things. I read a few pages and it's great! it's going to be really hard not to read it before I wrap it! Also, it's OK for me to share this because he is not on Litsy (not as bookish as I am). #12DaysOfXmasPhoto @LibrarianRyan

Still happens to me regularly, although less since I discovered that Merriam-Webster online has an audible pronunciation option. I wish I could just pause conversations like in an 80s sitcom, go listen to the word, and then pop back in sounding all smart.

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@RealLifeReading

Excellent book, way better than you'd think. Very informative and interesting. And you WILL find words that you're saying wrong for sure. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

Excellent book, way better than you'd think. Very informative and interesting. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars

Maybe it's the word nerd in me, but this book about commonly mispronounced words proved itself to be more addictive than one might expect. There were multiple entries where I was all "No way!" Also, I was reading this on a Friday night. Make of that what you will.