Mother is the most beautiful word in the English language, according to a survey of over 40,000 overseas voters and learners of English.

British Council asked over 7,000 learners in 46 countries what they considered to be the most beautiful words in the English language. In addition an online poll was run via British Council websites in all non-English speaking countries. Over 35,000 people voted.

According to the survey results, the top ten most beautiful words in the English language are as follows:

1. Mother
2. Passion
3. Smile
4. Love
5. Eternity
6. Fantastic
7. Destiny
8. Freedom
9. Liberty
10. Tranquillity


from http://www.britishcouncil.org