Oct 13, 2015 · This is an opinion (hence, the comment instead of answer), but IMO, "Mmm" is a kind of closed-lip moan that can be used to indicate something's yummy, or to fill space when …

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There's always the chance that too many mmmm's in "hmmm" or hhhh's in "shhh" may look ridiculous and hyperbolic, but I think it's important to leave the OP with the idea that self …

Jul 10, 2015 · I think there is a distinction to be made, though. Units that are stuck together like kilowatt-hours are usually indicative of multiplication, that is "kilowatts x hours," since it's …

Mar 1, 2012 · The 'g' in -ing is never pronounced. What is pronounced is the velar nasal consonant represented in IPA as [ŋ]. ]. In some dialects, this is replaced by the alveolar nasal …

Feb 16, 2018 · The sound made by pushing middle tongue against palate, tip of tongue bent downward and pushed up against upper teeth and sucking in air sharply w/ mouth open, chin …

Jul 28, 2020 · Regarding the symbolism of "hmm," Anatoly Liberman said: The first h-sound is simply a substitute for breath, and the second m-sound, since the mouth is closed, is symbolic …

@WS2: mmmmm maybe it's the "at" vs "in" that does it. You can be in the state of being hospitalised but not at that state. But you can of course be at or in the hospital as much as you …

Jul 15, 2011 · Mmmmm, I could really go for a steaming hot, delicious dog bun. – jimm101. Commented Sep 20, 2018 at 23: ...