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Why is there an N in "passenger"? | TRANSPORTATION

Why is there an N in "passenger"? | TRANSPORTATION

Update: 2025-05-14
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It's time to hit the road with Rob and Jess as they journey through the origins of words from road and rail.

🚃 Why do Brits say "transport" and Americans "transportation"?

🚊 What's the difference between a train and a locomotive?

🚙 How do you actually pronounce Hyundai?

These questions answered – and many more – in this transport[ation] special of Words Unravelled.



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Why is there an N in "passenger"? | TRANSPORTATION

Why is there an N in "passenger"? | TRANSPORTATION

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris