How Long to Read Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 17 minutes to read Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment by Deborah Warren

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“You can’t stop language, because when all’s said and done is never.” In her witty account of the origins of many English words and expressions, Deborah Warren educates as she entertains―and entertain she does, leading her readers through the amazing labyrinthian history of related words. “Language,” she writes, “is all about mutation.” Read here about the first meanings of common words and phrases, including dessert, vodka, lunatic, tulip, dollar, bikini, peeping tom, peter out, and devil’s advocate. A former Latin teacher, Warren is a gifted poet and a writer of great playfulness. Strange...

How long is Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment?

Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment by Deborah Warren is 194 pages long, and a total of 49,276 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 29 minutes to read Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment aloud.

What Reading Level is Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment?

Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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