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[–] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Reminds me of the fact that Helicopter is a compound noun of helico (spiral) and pter (wing).

[–] Nfamwap@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So you're saying it's pronounced helicopter, and not helicopter?

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

And it's also spelled accordingly!

[–] TopRamenBinLaden@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

I love me some Buffalo chicken pters.