18 words that PR Daily readers enjoy pronouncing

We gave you 21 whimsical words that are fun to say; you gave us 18 more. Take a look and hear how these words are properly pronounced.

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At the end of the post, I asked PR Daily readers to share their favorite fun-to-say words—though the allure in some cases may lie more in their definition than their enunciation Here are some of the responses. Click on the word to hear its pronunciation. (Definitions and pronunciations are from Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com.)

Aficianado — a person who likes, appreciates, and knows about an activity or interest.

Byzantine — of or pertaining to the Byzantine Empire; of the architecture, painting, and decorative style of the Byzantine Empire; highly complicated, intricate, or involved.

Defenestration — the act of throwing something out the window.

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