What makes some languages sound BEAUTIFUL?
RobWords
@robwordsAbout
Word facts and language fun. This is a channel for lovers and learners of English. It'll tell you where the words we use come from and why we say the things we say. YouTube sponsorships: [email protected] Rob's Agent: Antony Topping [email protected]
Latest Posts
Video Description
You can learn 150+ languages (from the gorgeous to the gross) with quality native-speaking teachers on italki🎉. Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using my code ROBWORDS Web: https://go.italki.com/robwords App: https://go.italki.com/robwords Is 🇮🇹Italian delightful and 🇩🇪German disgusting? Is 🇨🇳Mandarin a melodic mess? In this episode, Rob meets the linguists who've tried to work out which are the world's prettiest and ugliest languages. The results are sure to surprise you. ==LINKS== Niklas and the team's study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370072268_Do_some_languages_sound_more_beautiful_than_others Daya: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/2412143 Bank: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7470575 Klingon Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CayMeza487M Jesus Film: https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/tok-pisin.html Check me out on the web, on Twitter & TikTok: https://robwords.com http://twitter.com/robwordsYT http://tiktok.com/@robwords ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Good and bad reputations 2:30 ITALIAN - The most beautiful? 3:40 italki 4:50 GERMAN - The ugliest? 6:09 EXPERIMENT 7:32 RESULTS 8:07 Disliked languages 9:45 THAI - A tonal language 11:05 Languages we like 11:36 MOST BEAUTIFUL familiar languages 12:30 TOK PISIN - A popular Creole 13:44 How German did 14:28 SIDE EFFECTS 15:23 The ideal voice 16:38 CONCLUSION Edited with Gling AI: https://bit.ly/46bGeYv #languages #linguistics #breakthrough
You May Also Like
Essential Camera Gear for Travel
AI-recommended products based on this video
NEEWER a6700 L Plate Compatible with Sony Alpha 6700, Quick Switch Aluminum Extendable Side Plate & Anti Twist Baseplate Compatible with Arca Swiss QR System DJI RS 2 RSC 2 RS 3 Pro Gimbals, CA048
SmallRig ZV-E10 II Base Plate for Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II, Bottom Mount Plate with Quick-Release Plate for Arca, QD Socket, Hand Strap Hole, 1/4"-20 Threaded Hole - 4950
SmallRig Baseplate for Sony Alpha 6700, Bottom Mount Plate Built-in Quick Release Plate for Arca, Supporting Quick Switch Between Tripod and Stabilizer (for DJI RS 2 / RSC 2 / RS 3 / RS 3 Pro) - 4338
SmallRig ZV-E1 Camera Baseplate for Sony ZV-E1, Built-in Cold Shoe Mount and QR Plate (for Arca) Quick Switch Between Tripod and Stabilizer for DJI RS 2 / RSC 2 / RS 3 / RS 3 Pro - 4314
NEEWER a6700 L Plate Compatible with Sony Alpha 6700, Quick Switch Aluminum Extendable Side Plate & Anti Twist Baseplate Compatible with Arca Swiss QR System DJI RS 2 RSC 2 RS 3 Pro Gimbals, CA048
SmallRig Baseplate for Sony Alpha 6700, Bottom Mount Plate Built-in Quick Release Plate for Arca, Supporting Quick Switch Between Tripod and Stabilizer (for DJI RS 2 / RSC 2 / RS 3 / RS 3 Pro) - 4338
DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX), Detail-Rich Audio, Wireless Lavalier Microphone for Camera/Android, 2-Person Vlog, Team Production
ANXRE 71" Phone Tripod, NT79 Extendable Selfie Stick for Cell Phone＆Camera Photo Video Kits, Travel Tripod Stand with Remote for Video Recording, Phone Holder Tripod Compatible with Phone Camera Gopro
Kaiess 62" Tripod for iPhone, Selfie Stick Tripod & Phone Tripod Stand with Remote, Cell Phone Tripod for iPhone, Extendable Travel Tripod Compatible with iPhone 14/13/12 Pro Max/Android
EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod, Tripod for iPhone & Selfie Stick Tripod with Remote, Extendable Phone Tripod Stand & Travel Tripod, Solidest Cell Phone Tripod Compatible with iPhone/Android
Jhcztrk 17.3 Inch Portable Monitor HDMI Type-C Laptop Gaming Monitor, 1600X900 with Built-in Speakers and Tripod External Slim Travel Monitors Second Monitors for Mac Smartphone PS4/PS5/ Gaming
Anker USB C Charger Cable (6ft 100W, 2Pack), USB 2.0 Type C Fast Charging Cable for iPhone 15 / 15Pro / 15Plus / 15ProMax MacBook Pro 2020, iPad Pro 2020, iPad Air 4, Samsung Galaxy S23+/S23 Ultra ClimatePartner certified
![Anker USB C Cable, [2-Pack, 6 ft] Type C Charger Premium Nylon USB Cable, USB A to Type C Charging Cable Fast Charge for Samsung Galaxy S10 S10+ / Note 8, LG V20 and Other USB C Charger (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N7xhCJnoL._AC_UL960_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)
Anker USB C Cable, [2-Pack, 6 ft] Type C Charger Premium Nylon USB Cable, USB A to Type C Charging Cable Fast Charge for Samsung Galaxy S10 S10+ / Note 8, LG V20 and Other USB C Charger (Black)
Anker Nano USB C Wall Charger,45W Fast Charging Smart Display Charger,with 180°Foldable Plug,Smart Recognition,Built-in Care Mode,for iPhone17/16/15 (Non-Battery,One USB-C Port,No Cable Included) ClimatePartner certified
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN
4K Digital Camera - 64MP UHD Digital Cameras for Photography - Autofocus Point and Shoot Camera Compact Cameras for Kids Teen Boys Girls - Small Camara with 16X Digital Zoom, 32GB SD Card, 2 Batteries
koolehaoda Professional Gimbal Head Tripod Head Aluminum Alloy Heavy Duty 360° Panoramic with Arca-Swiss Standard 1/4 inch QR Plate for DSLR Cameras up to 55.11lbs/25kg. (GH-3)
16.4Ft/5M Long USB C Cable, Durable USB A to USB C Charging and Data Sync Cord, Power Extension Cable for Any USB-C Enabled Security Cameras Phones Tablets Switch Pro Controller and More
