What is this word Yikes?
According to Merriam-Webster, yikes is “used to express fear or astonishment.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as an “exclamation of astonishment.” But in 2019, we use the word a little differently, especially online.
How do you spell Yikes?
How Do You Spell YIKES? Correct spelling for the English word “YIKES” is [jˈa͡ɪks], [jˈaɪks], [j_ˈaɪ_k_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Is the T silent in exactly?
When the T and D sounds come between two other consonant sounds, many Americans will drop them. But when we add the -ly ending, it now comes between two consonants. You’ll hear a lot of native speakers say ‘exactly‘, with no T sound. Exactly, exactly.
How is Eunoia pronounce?
Dr Francesco Perono Cacciafoco, research fellow at the Nanyang Technological University, from its school of humanities and social sciences, told The Straits Times on Thursday (Dec 31) that the correct pronunciation of “Eunoia” is “eh-yu-no-ya”, with the stress on the first syllable.