"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 08:44:27 +0000, Ian Jackson
wrote:

'Hertz' requires more breath than 'cycles', so prior to saying it, you
often pause for a momentary intake of air.

Well, let's see if that's true. I just tried it on myself and did not
exactly get the desired effect. For volume, I just hung a piece of
paper in front of my mouth and looked for deflection. The trick is to
say the various words at a constant volume or the results are
worthless. I used a vu meter display on my smartphone to insure that
I was talking at the same level. From the paper deflection, I would
estimate that I move more air saying cycles because of the two

For a true test stick your finger in a light socket and see if you say Hertz
or cycles.

You may even say ouch or a few other choice words.



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