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Post by dewryce on Jun 13, 2019 17:03:03 GMT
FuzzyMutt This is an issue I have, especially with names but often with other words.
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Post by wellway on Jun 13, 2019 17:03:13 GMT
You beat me to it Allie. Her head would seriously explode if she came here, and had to slum it with 25 million illiterate uneducated lower class citizens!!   ScrappinMyLife, I'll take your word for it that where you come from it does make people sound illiterate. I know you weren't meaning to be offensive (and I'm not really offended, just messing with you), but here it is very common to shorten words and also add an 'ie' or a 'y' to the end. I don't think a day has gone by in my 51 years of life when I haven't used a shortened word or one with 'ie' on the end. mozzie, barbie, bikkie, footy, cuppa, Maccas, arvo, pressie, chewy, brekkie, sunnies...... the list is endless. Here is a video for you to enjoy  A couple of the words in the video are just taking the piss, but most of them are accurate and are used in every day language. My step mother is from Perth and she would add 'lippy' for lipstick, but our favorite is "Mr. Whippy" for the ice cream man. Mr Whippy is the name on the vast majority of ice cream vans that travel from place to place here in the uk. They play music like greensleeves as they enter a new area. Lots of mums tell their kids that means the van is out of ice cream! |
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Post by bbkeef on Jun 13, 2019 17:11:14 GMT
bbkeef... is your friend from the Noth Shawwwwwwwrrrre of Baaasston? Translation: Is your friend from the North Shore of Boston? This "an" without a d is very very common here an drives me batty. Nope, she's as Minnesotan as they come. She had the same teachers I did and she's not a dummy. I just don't understand her misuse of the simplest word! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 13, 2019 17:19:32 GMT
It’s not a mispronunciation- it’s a misuse - of the word literally (which I know has now evolved into a new meaning....)
For example on another thread someone said “it literally makes my blood boil....” I want to say “literally”? 😂
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Post by finsup on Jun 13, 2019 17:33:03 GMT
I think she made it pretty clear that she meant to offend. Lol Actually it was not meant to be offensive. I was simply adding my opinion, about the use of certain words. In my area, the use of such words is looked down upon. Obviously, in other areas the use of such words is the normal way of life. As with many subjects and topics...it's a "too each, the own" kind of thing. In matters like this (use of words) it falls into the "agree to disagree" category. What one judges, another may not. A million+ topics and categories fall into this. As witnessed here on this board, amongst the wide variety of topics...there will be multiple and different opinions by everyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, theories, perceptions, etc... Too each, their own. Have a lovely day. You used "too each, their own" instead of "to each their own" at least four times. Should we look down on you? ;-) |
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Post by Country Ham on Jun 13, 2019 17:34:05 GMT
Country Ham , I apologize if my or anyone else's comments were hurtful to you. Thank you for the reminder that we don't always know the reasons for things. It sounds like you have an awesome daughter who has worked hard to overcome her difficulties.  aww ty. I also think there is a huge difference in mispronunciations, local dialect, slang, and misuse of works. There are days I get annoyed too. She can't differentiate between skirt, shirt and shorts for example. Try having her call me on the phone from cheer camp because she brought the wrong "_______" and needs the black and gold one. She's frustrated and I am frustrated. And to anyone listening it probably sounds like "surt" for all three. When she was about 5 and 6 if I asked her to repeat herself too many times she would curl up in the fetal position under the kitchen table and kind of 'protect' herself (yes I know it's a pet peeve for some as well for a person to over use or improperly use quotation marks lol). Then there are the days I kind of make fun of her words... but some days... well... yeah I am a bad mom. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 13, 2019 17:48:56 GMT
My family knows a bit of Japanese. They cannot say “itadakimasu” and it’s not hard to say at all believe me. All I get is an ittdakimas. I guess you have to be here.
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Post by Zee on Jun 13, 2019 17:59:23 GMT
Actually it was not meant to be offensive. I was simply adding my opinion, about the use of certain words. In my area, the use of such words is looked down upon. Obviously, in other areas the use of such words is the normal way of life. As with many subjects and topics...it's a "too each, the own" kind of thing. In matters like this (use of words) it falls into the "agree to disagree" category. What one judges, another may not. A million+ topics and categories fall into this. As witnessed here on this board, amongst the wide variety of topics...there will be multiple and different opinions by everyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, theories, perceptions, etc... Too each, their own. Have a lovely day. You used "too each, their own" instead of "to each their own" at least four times. Should we look down on you? ;-) I know I do. 😆😆😆 |
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Post by Lexica on Jun 13, 2019 18:00:08 GMT
My sister has so many that I don’t even want to list them. And you cannot convince her she is saying the wrong word or using a phrase that isn’t correct. When my niece was little and learning to spell, she told me how surprised she was at the spelling of the words “dress” and “tree” because she had always heard them as “jress” and “chree” so that was how she said them and was going to spell them. She had such a cute little singsong voice and I never heard her say jress or chree. They do sound the same when you say them quickly, I guess. It makes me wonder if a number of people that are mispronouncing words don’t often read and don’t see the word in print to understand how it should be pronounced. The sister that mispronounces so many words jumps on me when I say the word “often” because I say “off ten” and she swears it should be “off en” and that the “t” is supposed to be silent like the “b” in thumb.  She also uses “being that” instead of “because” when she wants to sound educated. She had me proof a letter for her once and she continually used “being that” and wouldn’t correct it because it sounded “classier” in her mind. I gave up. Most of those would really bug me also. However, I was taught that "often" is pronounced without the T sound. Just as the T in listen is silent. I just googled it and most say the T is silent, but that both pronunciations are ok. Just wanted to defend your sister on that one.  I wasn’t saying I was correct and she was wrong regarding the pronouncing of the word. I know both are acceptable. The word often comes from the antiquated word oft. She just insisted she was right. Our parents both sounded the t, so I am sure that is where I picked it up. I guess it just bugs me that she uses 99,999 words incorrectly and will not consider looking them up. She doesn’t own a dictionary. She goes by the “it sounds right to me” school of thought. It irritated me that she would ask me to proofread something for her, but would not consider any corrections that I suggested. I finally realized she just wanted me to find the misspelled words. I was venting that rather than being open to the fact that she may be making mistakes with her grammar, she pounced on the one word I say different than she does. She swore using the “t” is wrong. Sigh. |
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Post by gar on Jun 13, 2019 18:04:34 GMT
Actually it was not meant to be offensive. I was simply adding my opinion, about the use of certain words. In my area, the use of such words is looked down upon. Obviously, in other areas the use of such words is the normal way of life. As with many subjects and topics...it's a "too each, the own" kind of thing. In matters like this (use of words) it falls into the "agree to disagree" category. What one judges, another may not. A million+ topics and categories fall into this. As witnessed here on this board, amongst the wide variety of topics...there will be multiple and different opinions by everyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, theories, perceptions, etc... Too each, their own. Have a lovely day. You used "too each, their own" instead of "to each their own" at least four times. Should we look down on you? ;-) You said what I thought  |
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Post by Zee on Jun 13, 2019 18:08:42 GMT
Actually it was not meant to be offensive. I was simply adding my opinion, about the use of certain words. In my area, the use of such words is looked down upon. Obviously, in other areas the use of such words is the normal way of life. As with many subjects and topics...it's a "too each, the own" kind of thing. In matters like this (use of words) it falls into the "agree to disagree" category. What one judges, another may not. A million+ topics and categories fall into this. As witnessed here on this board, amongst the wide variety of topics...there will be multiple and different opinions by everyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, theories, perceptions, etc... Too each, their own. Have a lovely day. You’re absolutely right, it’s just unfortunate that the way your worded it came across as harsh and a bit rude. And still, even though some people were offended, you haven’t softened your tone. Not that you have to of course, but it might be nice? The most condescending posts I've read in a while. I love it. Includes judgment, condemnation that those using shortened versions of words are illiterate lowlifes trying to look cool, and a classic use of the tried and true pea nugget "in my circles". With a liberal dose of an inappropriate "too" for "to", I think we have a winner! |
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Post by questioning on Jun 13, 2019 18:31:04 GMT
Today it’s “ax” instead of “ask.” Who’s next...? I interact daily with someone who says this. I remind myself each time it's cultural and regional. I hope my internal wincing is not showing on my face. AussieMeg I had to look up Maccas! I can't want to read the whole thread. Thanks, Michym for posting. |
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Post by maryland on Jun 13, 2019 18:41:20 GMT
My favorite you tubers always say "eckspecially" instead of "especially". It drives me crazy!
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Post by lesley on Jun 13, 2019 18:42:13 GMT
Actually it was not meant to be offensive. I was simply adding my opinion, about the use of certain words. In my area, the use of such words is looked down upon. Obviously, in other areas the use of such words is the normal way of life. As with many subjects and topics...it's a "too each, the own" kind of thing. In matters like this (use of words) it falls into the "agree to disagree" category. What one judges, another may not. A million+ topics and categories fall into this. As witnessed here on this board, amongst the wide variety of topics...there will be multiple and different opinions by everyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, theories, perceptions, etc... Too each, their own. Have a lovely day. You used "too each, their own" instead of "to each their own" at least four times. Should we look down on you? ;-) I was just about to post the exact same thing! |
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Jun 13, 2019 18:50:22 GMT
FuzzyMutt This is an issue I have, especially with names but often with other words. I think we had a thread about this around here not too long ago. Indict and crudites were two that I personally embarrassed myself by pronouncing sooooo wrong! |
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Post by dewryce on Jun 13, 2019 19:03:45 GMT
FuzzyMutt This is an issue I have, especially with names but often with other words. I think we had a thread about this around here not too long ago. Indict and crudites were two that I personally embarrassed myself by pronouncing sooooo wrong! To be fair, crudités should have an accent so if you were reading it without one it would be easy to mispronounce. When I first read your post I said to myself “what is a crew-dite?” and I do know how to pronounce the word! I have one that might make you feel better. Yosemite National Park, which to my utter shame I pronounced Yo-ze-mite. I hadn’t heard it in forever, only read it, and that’s just what came to mind. I will never live that down with DH. Ever. And since I ‘read’ it wrong in my head for so long, even after the DH incident, I still find myself automatically reading it incorrectly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2019 19:15:33 GMT
You beat me to it Allie. Her head would seriously explode if she came here, and had to slum it with 25 million illiterate uneducated lower class citizens!! ScrappinMyLife, I'll take your word for it that where you come from it does make people sound illiterate. I know you weren't meaning to be offensive (and I'm not really offended, just messing with you), but here it is very common to shorten words and also add an 'ie' or a 'y' to the end. I don't think a day has gone by in my 51 years of life when I haven't used a shortened word or one with 'ie' on the end. mozzie, barbie, bikkie, footy, cuppa, Maccas, arvo, pressie, chewy, brekkie, sunnies...... the list is endless. Here is a video for you to enjoy A couple of the words in the video are just taking the piss, but most of them are accurate and are used in every day language. My step mother is from Perth and she would add 'lippy' for lipstick, but our favorite is "Mr. Whippy" for the ice cream man. I don't know about Australia but here in Britain there is a franchise Ice Cream company that is called Mr Whippy. They sell the soft whipped ice cream from vans that go round the streets, in parks and such like. |
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Post by questioning on Jun 13, 2019 19:19:08 GMT
One of the auditors for my company says subsequent like subSEEquent. Isn't this more regional or an accent, not a mispronunciation? I have relatives in Miami, Florida (My-AH-me) and in Miami, Oklahoma (My-AH-ma). They're both right, at least for their own cities. |
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Post by dewryce on Jun 13, 2019 19:24:39 GMT
One of the auditors for my company says subsequent like subSEEquent. Isn't this more regional or an accent, not a mispronunciation? I have relatives in Miami, Florida (My-AH-me) and in Miami, Oklahoma (My-AH-ma). They're both right, at least for their own cities. Wait. What? Isn’t it My-am-me/e? |
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Post by craftymom101 on Jun 13, 2019 19:29:24 GMT
There is a prominent scrapbooker who says “al-blum “ instead of “album”. She also says “these ones/those ones” all. the. time. and it drives me bonkers. It’s “these” or “those”! The two word phrase is redundant.
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Post by questioning on Jun 13, 2019 19:56:44 GMT
Isn't this more regional or an accent, not a mispronunciation? I have relatives in Miami, Florida (My-AH-me) and in Miami, Oklahoma (My-AH-ma). They're both right, at least for their own cities. Wait. What? Isn’t it My-am-me/e? Not for the Oklahoma town. I wonder how often this happens? Like Italy, Texas = It-lee, Texas. |
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Post by dewryce on Jun 13, 2019 20:02:13 GMT
Wait. What? Isn’t it My-am-me/e? Not for the Oklahoma town. I wonder how often this happens? Like Italy, Texas = It-lee, Texas. Oh, I think maybe you mistyped, you have AH as the middle syllable for both pronunciations. I would imagine pretty often. For example, LaFayette, LA. French word, I would assume French pronunciation but my husband and his LA relatives assure me it is pronounced la(as in laugh)-fee-et. Had no idea we had an Italy, Tx off to google. (Eta: ha! I need to be more aware of my surroundings I used to pass by it for years on my way to the in-laws and never noticed even a sign) |
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Post by jenr on Jun 13, 2019 20:07:05 GMT
Prostrate instead of prostate. Calvary instead of cavalry. Warsh for wash. Hurr instead of here. How often does the calvary/cavalry mix-up occur?😄 Those just seem like words that don't get used very often. One of my word peeves is jewLERy instead of jewelry. YES!! Yes!! Here in Nebraska we have a jewelry store that pronounces it wrong on their own radio ad!! |
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Post by nylene on Jun 13, 2019 21:52:48 GMT
Technically I believe it should be "to each HIS own". Right?
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Post by gar on Jun 13, 2019 22:07:21 GMT
Technically I believe it should be "to each HIS own". Right? You’re right. Piling on the irony 😆 |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 13, 2019 22:28:41 GMT
My neighbor goes on and on about her peonies, but she pronounces them "pee-AH-nees." Now DH says it that way just to bug me! I know someone got handslapped for pointing out adding an s to a business name, but it drives me batty. NordstromS, PikeS Place Market, HaggenS, Nope, nope, nope. No extra s. Any chance your neighbor is Midwestern? Both these things listed are very Midwestern. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 13, 2019 22:30:34 GMT
My MIL butchers a lot of words. mannaise (mayonnaise), relitor (realtor), extracise (exercise). And i especially hate tall instead of towel. She once asked her sister how the chlamydia was going. She meant the climbing flower. Sigh. Bwahaha....I'm dead. |
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Post by questioning on Jun 13, 2019 22:37:39 GMT
Not for the Oklahoma town. I wonder how often this happens? Like Italy, Texas = It-lee, Texas. Oh, I think maybe you mistyped, you have AH as the middle syllable for both pronunciations. I would imagine pretty often. For example, LaFayette, LA. French word, I would assume French pronunciation but my husband and his LA relatives assure me it is pronounced la(as in laugh)-fee-et. Had no idea we had an Italy, Tx off to google. (Eta: ha! I need to be more aware of my surroundings I used to pass by it for years on my way to the in-laws and never noticed even a sign) No typo, but you have the idea. In the Miami example the difference is in the third syllable. (My-AH-me) Miami, Florida (My-AH-ma) Miami, Oklahoma I never get the Louisiana LaFayette right! Maybe this thread will help remind me. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 13, 2019 22:44:03 GMT
My dad says banure instead of manure. We laugh so hard. He'll ask "what?" "Dad, it's manure." "That's what I said, banure." He'll also say choirpractor instead of chiropractor. My grandpa was blind. Velcro shoe straps were like his holy Grail. He thought they were the coolest invention ever. He raved and raved about the wonder that was "delcro". I smile thinking about it every time I put on my sandals with the delcro straps. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 13, 2019 23:08:30 GMT
Now that I've read all the way through the thread, I'm surprised so many are upset or irritated by these things. I can't imagine anyone who doesn't have some of these quirks. They are endearing to me. My family is a bunch of teasers too so we laugh and poke at each other about them. You would have to have a whole lot of typos and grammar errors in a professional document for me to ever raise my eyebrows at these types of things.
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She also uses “being that” instead of “because” when she wants to sound educated. She had me proof a letter for her once and she continually used “being that” and wouldn’t correct it because it sounded “classier” in her mind. I gave up.
