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Linguistic Branding: The Letters Behind the Words
In the world of language and linguistics, corporate branding often incorporates subtle nods to linguistic concepts or etymology. Companies spend millions developing logos and visual identities that communicate their values while resonating with consumers across languages and cultures. This poll tests your knowledge of how one famous dictionary publisher transformed its visual identity to better reflect its linguistic heritage.
Which phonetic symbol did dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster incorporate into its logo redesign in 1982 to emphasize its linguistic authority?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'The schwa (ə), representing the neutral vowel sound', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'The glottal stop (ʔ), representing the sound made by stopping airflow in the glottis', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "The theta (θ), representing the 'th' sound in 'thing'", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "The eth (ð), representing the 'th' sound in 'this'", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |