What do you call a person who mispronounces words?
We call that one “mispronunciation.” Most if not all English mispronunciations by native speakers are due to saying a word that one has only ever read, but never heard (or never heard correctly). It’s quite common.
Can epitome be pronounced differently?
As reported by the NOAD and the OED, Epitome is pronounced /əˈpɪdəmi/ in American English and /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ (or /ɛˈpɪtəmi/) in British English.
What are some big words that make you feel smart?
70+ Big Words That Will Make You Feel Smart. 1. Abstentious — self-restraining; also the longest word in the English language to use all five vowels in order once. 2. Accoutrements — trappings, esp. related to apparel. 3. Acumen — ability, skill. 4. Anachronistic — a story that didn’t actually
What do highly intelligent people say when they don’t know something?
Highly intelligent people are the first ones to say “I don’t know.” Less intelligent people try to avoid the phrase because they feel that others will perceive them as dumb or ill-informed. Highly intelligent people understand that it is impossible to know everything about everything.
Do highly intelligent people make impulsive decisions?
Highly intelligent people rely on their instincts, knowledge, and education to make decisions. They are less likely than their average peers to make impulsive decisions because they are aware of their long term goals and what the impulsive decisions may damage in their plan.
Is it true that people who use curse words are smarter?
There is reason to believe that people who use curse words often are more confident with their vocabulary skills overall. This means that using these words isn’t a reliable away to make a judgement of someone’s intelligence. Keep in mind, however, that some very unintelligent people use curse words, too.