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8 Pronunciation Errors That Changed Modern English

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by 3_Octave_Fart, Mar 16, 2014.

  1. 3_Octave_Fart

    3_Octave_Fart Well-Known Member

    http://www.alternet.org/culture/8-pronunciation-errors-changed-modern-english

    Fun.
    I would point out that spelling systems/orthography did not emerge until late 19th century.
     
    3_Octave_Fart, Mar 16, 2014
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  2. BDC99

    BDC99 Well-Known Member

    First up for contraction, the Jacksonville "Jaguires"! That and "nucular" drive me bonkers.
     
    BDC99, Mar 16, 2014
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  3. 3_Octave_Fart

    3_Octave_Fart Well-Known Member

    http://www.ling.ohio-state.edu/~ehume/metathesis/
     
    3_Octave_Fart, Mar 16, 2014
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