Re: Say it with me: New-clear

In article <_gtFk.20450$ex3.8592@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Susan" <sdbratt48@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"John the Savage" <savage0000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:JPGdndCb7qgG1nvVnZ2dnUVZ_jydnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Susan wrote:
I guess your subject line means the pronunciation of nuclear?

Tell me, how do you pronounce the following?

creek

roof

aunt


These words vary with dialect. That does not mean that the any of the
common pronunciations of them are incorrect. Saying "Nuke-u-lar" is not
correct in any dialect; doing so inserts a vowel sound where none exists.
It is just wrong.

In your pronunciation you are making 3 syllables into 2.

How many syllables in Tijuana? I know you are quickly going to google this,
but step outside and askone how Tijuana is pronouced. I can almost
guarantee that one of out 10 will get it right.

I always say tea-a-wanna. My next door neighbors are from there, and
that is how they say it.
.

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