Why do words sound funny when repeated?
Why do words sound funny when repeated?  
Podcast: Moment Of Um
Published On: Thu Feb 01 2024
Description: Have you ever noticed that when you say the same word over and over, it starts to sound funny? It’s like the word loses its meaning and just becomes weird, disconnected sounds. One of our listeners wanted to know why, and we went to linguist Shohini Battasali for the answer. Got a Moment of Um question for us? Go to BrainsOn.org/contact to send it to us, and we’ll go in search of a solution, solution, solution, solution…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.