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A number of other languages maintain that distinction as well. For example, θ versus δ in Greek, and th versus dd in Welsh. But when it comes to confusing aspec
by _delirium 9y ago
A number of other languages maintain that distinction as well. For example, θ versus δ in Greek, and th versus dd in Welsh. But when it comes to confusing aspects of English orthography, the list is much longer than that...
- gumby 9y agoEnglish spelling, especially for words of germanic or romance origin, is actually pretty consistent if you think of the spelling reflecting meaning rather than sound. As accents vary quite bit, not trying to be phonetic is a plus imho.