Me: You know last night we were having a fascinating conversation about favourite words?
Secondspawn: Yes?
Me: So what’s your favourite word?
Ss: Lava!
Me: Lava? why?
Ss: Because it’s only got four letters and it sounds like it’s got more.
Me: ??
Ss: It’s spelt L-A-A-V, you see, which is only four letters, but it sounds like it’s spelt L-R-A-V-E-R which is seven letters.
Me: … aaah.
I have to admit: he’s absolutely right.
You should pass this on to Language Hat :->