Questions tagged 'Linguistics'
9 questions
Which word’s root means ‘all or every?
Which word's root means "all" or "every"? (5 points)
How hard is a ‘Linguistics’ course?
I am enrolled in ENG 300, which focuses on Linguistics. How challenging is this course, and what can I expect in terms of workload and topics covered?
Feb 13, 2025
What does the suffix "itarian" mean (e.g., Unitarian, Trinitarian)?
Hello MyBestAnswer members, I have a question about the suffix "itarian" (e.g., Unitarian, Trinitarian). Could someone explain what this suffix means and provide some context for its usage? I would ap...
FILA— fee-lah or fee-lie???
How do you pronounce "FILA"? I've always pronounced it as "fee-lah," but my stepdaughter insists it's "fee-lie." It seems like kids just want to assert their own interpretations, but I'm curious about...
How do you pronounce the word “Bourgeoisie”?
How is the word "Bourgeoisie" pronounced? Thank you.
Explain how a word can be a morphemic noun and a syntactic adverb in the same sentence?
Can you explain how a single word can function as both a morphemic noun and a syntactic adverb within the same sentence? Please provide examples to illustrate this phenomenon, ensuring clarity in your...
Why is the last name Roy pronounced ‘wah’?
What is the reason behind the pronunciation of the last name "Roy" as "wah," as seen in names like Patrick Roy?
Pronunciation of Sepia?
I have noticed a growing trend in the pronunciation of "sepia" (sēpē-ə) with a soft "e," similar to the "e" in "September." Is there a context in which this pronunciation is considered correct?
n the word “acrophobic” phob is the?
In the word "acrophobic," what is the role of the segment "phob"? Is it a root, suffix, prefix, or another type of affix?