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Gary Johnston
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Putting aside the obvious errors in pronunciation it's important to remember that language is always open to interpretation. For example, Scott, the reference for "often" I found disputes your t is always silent approach. Here is a listing from the Meriam Webster online dictionary: often
One entry found for often.
Main Entry: of·ten
Pronunciation: 'o-f&n, ÷'of-t&n
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of oft
Actually when you consider the etymology of the word, ofTen seems like the more correct pronunciation  |
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Lynne Alston
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007, 00:03 (GMT) Post subject: T |
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Hear! Hear!  |
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Colin Campbell
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Here's one...
Either/Neither...
Is it I-ther or E-ther
NI-ther or NE-ther?
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Joe J Thomas
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007, 19:12 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Colin Campbell wrote: | Either/Neither...
Is it I-ther or E-ther
NI-ther or NE-ther? |
Let's call the whole thing off! |
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