CELLAR DOOR

A New York Times magazine article says that “cellar door” is considered by many to be one of the most pleasant-sounding words (or two words) in the English language.

I’ll go with that. Also, mother, love, oleomargarine, defenestration. I have no idea what that last one means, but it was included on the list.

Do you have any words that you think sound beautiful? Regardless of meaning? I’ve loved the word (and the idea) of onomatopoeia since I first heard it many, many moons ago.  Contrast these words with phlegm and moist.

After all is said and done, I’m with Dorothy Parker who, when asked about the beauty of cellar door and other pleasant words remarked that her favorite-sounding words were “check” and “enclosed.”

NEXT DAY: Jerry supplied these words to consider:  mountain, puppy, willow and pond. In the spirit of Dorothy Parker, he offered "successful operation" and Kevin, practical as ever, said "free" and "beer."

This is fun.