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Posted on May 6, 2026May 14, 2026

Exploring Onomatopoeic Rhyme Patterns in English

King Kong, jim-jams and the Kit Cat Club all three illustrate a mostly unwritten rule of English about the order in which we put vowel sounds when we repeat consonant elements to make rhyming words or phrases. That rule is known as the rule of ablaut reduplication.

Posted on April 21, 2026May 14, 2026

How to Handle Loanwords in English: A Focus on Schadenfreude

The discussion revolves around the use of the loanword "schadenfreude" in English. Although it originates from German, it has become naturalized in English. Opinions vary on capitalization and formatting, with most editors favoring lowercase. The complexity of loanwords highlights linguistic evolution and editing nuances.

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