My Complete Name is Only 17 Letters But After I Spelled Them Out ItTotalled 89 Letters

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Phonetic Alphabets according to English Dictionaries and other Encyclopedias are often called Spelling Alphabets. It is used to spell out words when speaking to someone not able to see the speaker, meaning there are no visual cues which assist the listener. Giving one’s name over the telephone is a common scenario where a spelling alphabet is often used. It is not bad at all to learn and memorize the Phonetic Alphabets!

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