george costanza Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 While working a JUMBLE (y'know, that wacky word game) the other day, I noticed that the word "rhythm" may be one of the most distinct in the English language.Despite having only half a vowel, the letter "y" (or perhaps I should call it a part-time vowel), it manages to make itself into a two-syllable word and this second syllable may be unique in English by virtue of its being composed entirely of consonants (thm).Thus, by its very nature, the word "rhythm" illustrates itself (as a sort of flam). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunkie Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 hey, you spelled it right- that proves you're not wewus. Latin: rhythmus, from Greek rhuthmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly Nightshade Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 I think that's very suspicious, the way you spell that... Are you really a drummer? I got the roll-in of a writer sittin' down at a rhythm review... Who could ask for anything more? A WOP BOP A LU BOP, A LOP BAM BOOM! "There is nothing I regret so much as my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well?" -Henry David Thoreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted June 28, 2002 Author Share Posted June 28, 2002 Originally posted by Ted Nightshade: Are you really a drummer?I'm not a drummer but I've played one on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 You have brought up ... one of the most mispelled word in the musician world! DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_dup3 Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 It's that "consonant only" second syllable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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