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Sound Meaning in Language – #95

Sound Meaning in Language – #95

Update: 2025-12-01
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Have you ever wondered how J.R.R. Tolkien invented such evocative names? David M. Sidhu joins Jim Davies to discuss language processing, sound symbolism, and iconicity. Is there a relationship between the sounds of words and the things they describe? Do people’s given names influence who they are or how they are perceived by others? Don’t miss this fascinating dive into language and the ways we use it.








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Sound Meaning in Language – #95

Sound Meaning in Language – #95

Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans