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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Philip was jocularly known as Flip.

Hi

I just read this sentence in a dictionary.

Philip was jocularly known as Flip.

Please tell me if the yellow words sound differently. If no, then what is the meaning of the sentence?

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Hi, Yes, they sound different. 'Philip' has two syllables, while 'Flip' has only one. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, they sound different.
  • 'Philip' has two syllables, while 'Flip' has only one.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Yes, they sound different.

'Philip' has two syllables, while 'Flip' has only one.

Clive
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