Why is there an N in passenger? @WordsUnravelled
Why is there an N in passenger?  @WordsUnravelled
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It's time to hit the road with Rob and Jess as they journey through the origins of words from road and rail.
🚃 Why do Brits say "transport" and Americans "transportation"?
🚊 What's the difference between a train and a locomotive?
🚙 How do you actually pronounce Hyundai?
These questions answered – and many more – in this transport[ation] special of Words Unravelled.

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Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: uselessetymology.com
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Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

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Why is there an N in "passenger"?

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