> >I really don't think we need any instruction on pronounciation of
> >words from a people who think "Reading" is
> >pronounced "redding", "Worchester" is pronounced "wooster",
> >and "Leicester" is pronounced "lester".
> Just goes to show - not only is it where the history and
pronounciation come
> from but Europe gives the world correct spelling as well... It's
Worcester
> (no "h").
Oops. I actually knew that but made the mistake of posting prior to coffee. My bad.
> If you think those are bad how would you pronounce Friockheim,
Milngavie or
> Herstmonceaux?*
I would try not to. Then again, I live near places named Puyallup, Sequim, Snoqualmie, and Duwamish. People from abroad find those names oddly difficult.:)
At least I'm not in Portland or I'd have to deal with the hamlet of Wanker's Corner.
Jeff
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