genoroads (genoroads) wrote in linguaphiles,
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pronouncing what, why, who, et cetera.

I am having an interesting debate with a friend of me about whether or not it is correct to put extra emphasis on the h's in what, where, who, whether, why, et cetera. 

Any input would be greatly appreciated. 
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  • The extended etymology for Ego, Εγώ ( I )

    The Oxford Etymologic Dictionary (OED) considers Ego / I as if it were a self-standing word developed within the Germanic and 'Indo-European'…

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  • THE GENEALOGY OF WORDS

    Each word consists of two merged halves: the sound and the meaning (i.e. the form and the content), like a person with its body and soul.…