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More on pronunciations

More on pronunciations

More on pronunciations

(OP)
TwnB, who seems intent on finding a place for himself in the CIA computers by asking about the pronunciation of the name of the most wanted person on the planet, prompted a search which resulted in this web site which you may find amusing:
 http://www.wordskit.com/language/collect.shtml

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A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
They were too close to the door to close it.
The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
The buck does funny things when the does are present.
When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
He could lead if he would get the lead out.
It took a minute to eat a minute meal.
After a number of injections my jaw got number.
I did not object to the object.

There is also a nice section on collective nouns including such gems as "a balance of accountants" and "an empathy of customer advisors".

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