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What is often cited as the longest common English word that contains none of the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U)?

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Rhythms

In this context, 'y' functions as a vowel sound, but it is technically a consonant. Words like 'tsktsk' are also sometimes cited, though they are often considered onomatopoeic interjections.

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