Hello and welcome to the English Lichenative Podcast,
the podcast designed for intermediate to advanced level English learners.
My name is Anna and you're listening to an episode of the series called Mind Your Words.
This series is all about helping you confidently navigate the tricky terrain of similar sounding English words that could lead to confusion or even embarrassing misunderstandings.
In each episode I'll break down two or more words that are often mixed up.
I'll provide real life examples and share some tips to help you to remember the differences.
So whether you're learning English or simply sharpening your language skills,
I'm here to help you to use the right word at the right time.
So tune in to boost your confidence one word pair at a time.
Today's episode is all about Whittle and Witter.
These two words might sound somewhat similar but they have completely different meanings and uses.
If you're not careful, mixing them up could lead to confusion or at least a few puzzled looks.
So let's dive in and get these two straightened out.
Let's start with the word Whittle.
Whittle.
We spell this W-H-I-T-T-L-E.
Whittle.
Whittle.
You'll notice in the pronunciation there you're hearing a lateral plosive.
That sounds very technical, doesn't it?