Quote by Steven Wright

Why are there five syllables in the word monosyllabic?

Why are there five syllables in the word monosyllabic?

Summary

This humorous quote pokes fun at the irony in the word "monosyllabic" itself. Despite its definition as a word with only one syllable, it contradicts its own meaning by consisting of five syllables. The twist in this quote is intended to highlight the whimsical nature of language and its ability for playfulness and paradoxes.

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