Dessert has two S’s because you always want seconds.

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I before E, except after C — don’t we live in a weird society? Spelling is a weird science. - View Quote Details on I before E, except after C — don’t we live…
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As in the Bobby Gentry song, Mississippi Delta, you can sing it: “M - I - double S - I - double S - I - double P - I” - View Quote Details on As in the Bobby Gentry song, Mississippi Delta, you can…
It is NECESSARY for a shirt to have one Collar, and two Sleeves (ie. one C and two S’s) - View Quote Details on It is NECESSARY for a shirt to have one Collar,…
Say to yourself “M-I-S, S-I-S, S-I-P, P-I” (try it - it will make more sense than seeing it written down! It has a rhythm to it). - View Quote Details on Say to yourself “M-I-S, S-I-S, S-I-P, P-I” (try it -…
Similar to previous methods, break it into letter groups, this one can be said in a sing-song way: “M and an I and a S S I and a S S I and a P P I” - View Quote Details on Similar to previous methods, break it into letter groups, this…
Say “L-O-N-D, O-N-D, E-R-R-Y”. Ensure that the Os are stressed, i.e. “Ell-OH-en-dee” - View Quote Details on Say “L-O-N-D, O-N-D, E-R-R-Y”. Ensure that the Os are stressed,…
Friend to the end - View Quote Details on Friend to the end
You wouldn’t want to FRI the END of your FRIEND - View Quote Details on You wouldn’t want to FRI the END of your FRIEND
I’d rather have two desserts than two deserts. (Two S’s) - View Quote Details on I’d rather have two desserts than two deserts. (Two S’s)