tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post4758013292909239767..comments2024-03-03T15:25:01.761-05:00Comments on AngloAddict: Do we really speak the same language?Lisanne624http://www.blogger.com/profile/14515571677458538151noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-18256117376889467082008-11-17T09:24:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for all the other language differences ever...Thanks for all the other language differences everyone pointed out. I guess the charm of visiting a new country is figuring out how we are alike and how we are different! Thanks also for the tips on great new blogs to visit. Just what I need! :)Lisanne624https://www.blogger.com/profile/14515571677458538151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-55291973893597097762008-11-16T06:02:00.000-05:002008-11-16T06:02:00.000-05:00When you start looking into the differences betwee...When you start looking into the differences between UK and US English, you are mining a very deep pit, indeed. After six years here, I consider myself bilingual, but just last night I asked someone if I could use their "church key" and they had no idea what I was talking about.<BR/><BR/>(I admit, "church key" is most likely a colloquial US term -- it means "bottle opener")<BR/><BR/>If you're interested in this subject, you should have a look at Lynn's blog - Separated By a Common Language:<BR/>http://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-45523945812777108502008-11-15T12:19:00.000-05:002008-11-15T12:19:00.000-05:00It tends to be "posh" people who say "eight" rathe...It tends to be "posh" people who say "eight" rather than "et" I'm afraid. <BR/><BR/>Another one to mull over is Marylebone....("Mar-le-bone"). <BR/><BR/>And the surname "Beauchamp," which is usually pronounced Beecham.Gail Is This Mutton?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624214724309633433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-91872408915280804052008-11-14T21:30:00.000-05:002008-11-14T21:30:00.000-05:00I agree with Joy that there are regional differenc...I agree with Joy that there are regional differences in pronunciation.<BR/><BR/>Another question would be why do we drop the "h" in herb? Europeans pronounce the "h" and frankly so do I. Webster's says it is correct either way.<BR/><BR/>How about his one? Why is the "c" dropped from Leicester and pronounced "Lester?" The same could be said for Gloucester (Gloster). And Worcester is pronounced "Worrester." And how did the "burgh" in Edinburgh become "bra" or "boro" hence the pronunciation "Edinbra" or "Edinboro" whichever you fancy at the moment. My Scottish ex pronounces it Edinbra.<BR/><BR/>Personally I think it fits right in with the Brits penchant for finding humour in irony. Just another one of those idiosyncrasies I love about Britain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-29154543771513983032008-11-14T19:13:00.000-05:002008-11-14T19:13:00.000-05:00Thanks for the clarification of "et" Joy! I'm sur...Thanks for the clarification of "et" Joy! I'm sure you're right, but it is a bit startling when you hear it for the first time!Lisanne624https://www.blogger.com/profile/14515571677458538151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077278278710630031.post-63046664596629762942008-11-14T17:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:10:00.000-05:00Oh yeah. This is fun! Being Filipino, I grew up ...Oh yeah. This is fun! Being Filipino, I grew up learning American English. Now that I live in England, married to a Brit, he now knows what I mean when I say pants, trunk, cart, etc. I prefer American English over British :D<BR/><BR/>Re 'ate' - you probably hear 'et' when it's a Northerner speaking.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting <A HREF="http://www.norwichdailyphoto.com/" REL="nofollow">Norwich Daily Photo</A> and leaving your comments. Enjoy the weekend!<BR/><BR/>joy<BR/><A HREF="http://pinay.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">A Pinay In England</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.yourlovecoach.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">Your Love Coach</A><BR/><A HREF="http://iwoman.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">I, Woman</A>Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075629180634929960noreply@blogger.com