The sound of words as they're said is always different from the sound they make when they're heard, because the speaker hears some of the sound from the inside.

“I am jealous of anyone who can make other people care so much.”

“I still felt fondness for her - fondness, that pleasant, detached mix of admira…”

“The minute I knew I was in love was the minute when there was no question about…”

“epithet, n.I think the worst you ever called me was a "cunt rag.""You mean I'm …”