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Why does read in present tense and read in past tense have the same spelling?
"Read" has the same spelling for present and past tense due to its history as an irregular verb in the English language. The pronunciation changes to "red" in the past tense to indicate the shift in time, while the spelling remains consistent.
Why is the k in the word know silent?
Once upon a time (300 to 500 years ago) it wasn't "silent", the pronunciation changed but the spelling didn't.
Why is it spelled corps but pronounced core?
The word "corps" comes from French and has maintained its original pronunciation, while the spelling has evolved in English. The silent "p" is a remnant of the word's French origin, and English speakers have retained the French pronunciation while adapting the spelling to English conventions.
Why is iron spelled the way it is?
Before the age of printing, and mass communication generally, spelling and pronunciation varied from place to place, and there was often no "correct" spelling. Many people pronounce the "r" in "iron", while many pronounce the word the same as they pronounce "ion". In the process of standardising (American: standardizing) spelling, decisions were often arbitrary, and occasionally even ironic.
Name the physical quantity which remains changes during circular motion?
The speed of an object in circular motion remains constant while the direction of the velocity changes continuously.
Did the city of Albuquerque change it's spelling?
No, the city of Albuquerque has not changed its spelling. The name has remained consistent since its founding, derived from the Spanish name "Alburquerque." While there are variations in pronunciation, the spelling has stayed the same throughout its history.
Does the name Hector have an accent?
The name Hector does not have an accent in English. However, in some languages, such as Spanish, it is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, but it is typically written without an accent mark. Therefore, while the pronunciation may vary, the spelling "Hector" remains consistent across languages without an accent.
What happens to a temperature of a substance while a changing of state occurs?
As a substance changes state, the temperature remains constant.
What makes the short a sound in laugh?
The AU spelling is from a Latin root, while the pronunciation is from the Old English, which was the onomatopoeia word hlæhhan (the root of the German word lachen).
What does the name buford mean?
"Ford Near the Castle." Actually, that is incorrect, and the site where you found that is as well. It is originally of french origin, and means something along the lines of beautiful castle or beautiful fortress. Exact interpretation is difficult due to several cultural influences that have affected/ modified it's spelling, pronunciation, etc. The original spelling was Beaufort, and while i don't remember if in England, Ireland or France.... there are still the remains of the castle that this name spurs from.
What color is litmus paper when dipped into an alkaline solution?
blue litmus remains blue while red litmus changes to blue
How is a homogragh different from a homophone?
A homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but different meanings, while a homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has different meanings and often different spellings. Essentially, homographs have the same spelling, while homophones have the same pronunciation.
