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Respected Contributor
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Registered: ‎09-02-2010

Re: Mispronounced words.....

I say flag with a long a, and so does everyone in my family that lives up north. Newer members born in more southern areas say it with a short a. My son makes fun of me all the time.

I watched a little bit of some cajun outdoor show. I couldn't understand a word the guy said.

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Registered: ‎08-29-2010

Re: Mispronounced words.....

Amy: says "resolts" for "results"; & of course, the infamous "enjoreable" for "enjoyable" from JRT... funny

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Re: Mispronounced words.....

The way a host pronounces words is what defines them. I love to hear the different ways that host's speak. It keeps the shows interesting.

Mispronunciation to some is music to the ears of others.

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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: Mispronounced words.....

And how do you say eggs, bagel or roof. It's all regional.

Remember the words from a Don Williams song,"I learned to talk like the man on the six o'clock news?"

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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Mispronounced words.....

I can't even hear half the things people complain about here. Tiny variations in vowel sounds just don't register on my radar.

I do hear things like "nucular" and malapropisms, but I totally do not care if someone says "warsh", "cawfee" or "lenth". I like hearing different accents. I have one myself {#emotions_dlg.laugh}

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Registered: ‎08-12-2012

Re: Mispronounced words.....

Amy is one that is the ultimate worse!!!!!

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Re: Mispronounced words.....

Love regional differences. I've lived all over the country and enjoy them all. When I say the simple word "pen", nobody understands me until I say what you write with. 8)