How do you pronounce the word "Duty"?

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] "Correct" as in, the right way to pronounce it.Head_of_games

As defined by...?

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

As defined by...?

chaoscougar1

But that pronunciation of aluminum IS in the Oxford!

"Jew-Ti," on the other hand, is not.

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="Head_of_games"] I'm going to go with Oxford. Can you think of a more prestigious source on the English Language? . Head_of_games

But that pronunciation of aluminum IS in the Oxford!

"Jew-Ti," on the other hand, is not.

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"] Yes champ, but different accents from different parts of the world can make certain words homophones and pronouce words differently that may not be accepted in other countries. For example, Americans say, "Aluminum" where as Australians say, "Aluminium". To us thats normal (and it should be, thats how the word is spelt, Americans seem to leave out the 'i') to yourself, the other way is correct. You are naive to think everyone sounds exactly the same as you when you yourself don't pronouce some words as they were previously intended by the Englishchaoscougar1

But that pronunciation of aluminum IS in the Oxford!

"Jew-Ti," on the other hand, is not.

Too bad they're not english (like you said) because then their accent wouldn't mess up the pronunciation. Which can make it hard for everyone else to understand.

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="Head_of_games"]

But that pronunciation of aluminum IS in the Oxford!

"Jew-Ti," on the other hand, is not.

Nibroc420

Too bad they're not english (like you said) because then their accent wouldn't mess up the pronunciation. Which can make it hard for everyone else to understand.

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"]

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"] Like I said previously, with an Australian accent and pronounciation, Jew is a homophone of Duechaoscougar1

Too bad they're not english (like you said) because then their accent wouldn't mess up the pronunciation. Which can make it hard for everyone else to understand.

We dont, but thats because of the numerous different languages throughout the world. Not sure where you're getting that from.

I simply believe people should pronounce words properly, as to make understanding them easier.

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="Nibroc420"]

Too bad they're not english (like you said) because then their accent wouldn't mess up the pronunciation. Which can make it hard for everyone else to understand.

Nibroc420

We dont, but thats because of the numerous different languages throughout the world. Not sure where you're getting that from.

I simply believe people should pronounce words properly, as to make understanding them easier.

[QUOTE="solidfish30"]

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"] Then why does the correct pronounciation drive you insane?chaoscougar1

juu-daaaay :P

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] "Correct" as in, the right way to pronounce it.Nibroc420

As defined by...?

I'm English, I've got a pretty good idea of how the words are supposed to be pronounced.

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] "Correct" as in, the right way to pronounce it.Head_of_games

As defined by...?

If you're going to go by Oxford, look at the other words I provided along with the Oxford pronunciation - it's completely different to the way people in the States say it.

Tomato, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paedophile... they say them all differently to the way Oxford says they should be said... again, what's your point???

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

As defined by...?

raynimrod

I'm English, I've got a pretty good idea of how the words are supposed to be pronounced.

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] By the people who created the language. Not by you, or me, or anyone else.LJS9502_basic

I'm English, I've got a pretty good idea of how the words are supposed to be pronounced.

Um, the argument presented to me was that the people who created the language would define the way it should be pronounced. I'm from England, so I ought to have a pretty good idea of the "correct" pronunciation, mate.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

I'm English, I've got a pretty good idea of how the words are supposed to be pronounced.

raynimrod

Um, the argument presented to me was that the people who created the language would define the way it should be pronounced. I'm from England, so I ought to have a pretty good idea of the "correct" pronunciation, mate.

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] In England....LJS9502_basic

Um, the argument presented to me was that the people who created the language would define the way it should be pronounced. I'm from England, so I ought to have a pretty good idea of the "correct" pronunciation, mate.

Have you even read the rest of this thread? The argument presented to me was the the "correct" pronunciation would be determined by those who created the language, so being from England that would give me the advantage - surely.

In addition to this, you earlier suggested that words should be pronounced in exactly the way they are spelt, yet this isn't really the case, at least according to Oxford. That's odd, don't you think?

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

Um, the argument presented to me was that the people who created the language would define the way it should be pronounced. I'm from England, so I ought to have a pretty good idea of the "correct" pronunciation, mate.

raynimrod

Have you even read the rest of this thread? The argument presented to me was the the "correct" pronunciation would be determined by those who created the language, so being from England that would give me the advantage - surely.

In addition to this, you earlier suggested that words should be pronounced in exactly the way they are spelt, yet this isn't really the case, at least according to Oxford. That's odd, don't you think?

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] English does not just belong to England anymore......so you would be familiar with pronunciation from England. Not elsewhere. To say words should only be pronounced as they are in England would not be correct.LJS9502_basic

Have you even read the rest of this thread? The argument presented to me was the the "correct" pronunciation would be determined by those who created the language, so being from England that would give me the advantage - surely.

In addition to this, you earlier suggested that words should be pronounced in exactly the way they are spelt, yet this isn't really the case, at least according to Oxford. That's odd, don't you think?

LOL!!! Again, have you read the thread? I provided a number of words that are completely mispronounced by people in the States if Oxford is used as the definitive "source" of truth for the correct pronunciation.

Perhaps you should read up on what's already been said.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

Have you even read the rest of this thread? The argument presented to me was the the "correct" pronunciation would be determined by those who created the language, so being from England that would give me the advantage - surely.

In addition to this, you earlier suggested that words should be pronounced in exactly the way they are spelt, yet this isn't really the case, at least according to Oxford. That's odd, don't you think?

raynimrod

LOL!!! Again, have you read the thread? I provided a number of words that are completely mispronounced by people in the States if Oxford is used as the definitive "source" of truth for the correct pronunciation.

Perhaps you should read up on what's already been said.

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Well actually I think his argument was using the Oxford Dictionary as a source. The Oxford Dictionary is English. So I'm confused why you would not accept that pronunciation as correct TBH.LJS9502_basic

LOL!!! Again, have you read the thread? I provided a number of words that are completely mispronounced by people in the States if Oxford is used as the definitive "source" of truth for the correct pronunciation.

Perhaps you should read up on what's already been said.

Yeah, for all intents and purposes, you've not acknowledged anything in this thread - it's amusing.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

LOL!!! Again, have you read the thread? I provided a number of words that are completely mispronounced by people in the States if Oxford is used as the definitive "source" of truth for the correct pronunciation.

Perhaps you should read up on what's already been said.

raynimrod

Yeah, for all intents and purposes, you've not acknowledged anything in this thread - it's amusing.

[QUOTE="raynimrod"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]No. Oxford is an UK dictionary. Not a US one. That argument does not follow. If anything England should pronounce words more in line with the Oxford Dictionary....not the States. Anyway the words you listed are accent differences. Not totally changing the letters do I don't see that analogy working.LJS9502_basic

Yeah, for all intents and purposes, you've not acknowledged anything in this thread - it's amusing.

I've never claimed it to be wrong... what are you talking about?

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="raynimrod"]

Yeah, for all intents and purposes, you've not acknowledged anything in this thread - it's amusing.

raynimrod

I've never claimed it to be wrong... what are you talking about?

due-tee