Language & Communication - Humor, English Language Reference - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
A handy illustrated guide—with pronunciations—for anyone who wants to know how to choose who's "it" in Japanese (Hee-foo-mee-yo), express disgust in Arabic (Ekh!) or imitate the sound of a dripping faucet in Chinese (Di-da, di-da, di-da). 65 black-and-white photographs.Synopsis
Wild and woolly word play from the bestselling author of the Momilies books. It all started when Michele Slung, on a visit to Provence, learned that French roosters don't say "Cockadoodledoo!" but rather "Cocorico! Cocorico!" She has compiled a handy list (with pronunciations) of sounds and how they're vocalized around the world. Illustrated.Book Details
Published
May 1, 1994
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pages
80
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780517593837