Words

Jun 27, 2011 22:19

Phonaesthetically, the phrase 'cellar door' is considered the most beautiful in the English language (soften up the Rs, as in a UK accent). This is my list:

haul

iron

rail

lithe

askew

fiery

aught

un-sex

dredge

gauge

vorpal

autumn

harrow

wrought

illicit

awkward

windlass

shameless

juxtapose

stanchion

acquiesce

circuitry

veritably

skid-steer

juggernaut

dissonance

lascivious

trafficking

sluice gates

moon shadow

dagger-board

dead reckoning

What words, or phrases, do you find beautiful?
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