The discussion revolves around identifying English words that contain all five vowels in order, either consecutively or not. Participants explore various examples and clarify the criteria for vowel arrangement, while also engaging in light-hearted banter.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the examples provided, as some words are challenged for not meeting the criteria. Multiple competing views and interpretations of the requirements remain throughout the discussion.
Some participants express uncertainty about the definitions and criteria for vowel arrangement, leading to potential misunderstandings regarding the examples discussed.
Ha! FacetiouslyDanger said:
what does not necessarily distinct mean?dextercioby said:
But 'sacreligiously' has 2 i's.Smurf said:
oooooohhh a detective! Arn't you a smart little puppy. here, have a cookie!Danger said:
Thank you. I've just finished breakfast and haven't had dessert yet, so a cookie would be nice.Smurf said:
Why'd you have to start that right when I have to leave for work? Now I'm going to be late.Smurf said:
figured you were a bit long in the tooth to be doing homework No, I think she wanted a serious response.Danger said:
I see - yeah, you're right - you probably shouldn't post to this thread since all your posts are made facetiously. The best I can think of so far are 4 vowels: buoyant (and variants), bayou, joyous, aqueous.dextercioby said:
honestrosewater said:
*Kia* said:
Moi?BobG said:you probably shouldn't post to this thread since all your posts are made facetiously.
Oh, those were for dextercioby's challenge: What about 5 vowels consecutively (not necessarily all distinct) ?? The best I could do was 4 consecutive.*Kia* said:
