But isn't it the same with words like "new"? That's just how we (and much of the English-speaking world) pronounce a long "u" sound.
I'm sure you've heard them say, "Adidas," right? First time I heard it, I had to ask the person to repeat it and finally to spell it because I couldn't figure out what he was saying.
Ah, that's because we like dipthongs and you don't. :-)
Has someone been visiting the zoo lately, or just discussing big cats with her friends?
But isn't it the same with words like "new"? That's just how we (and much of the English-speaking world) pronounce a long "u" sound.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you've heard them say, "Adidas," right? First time I heard it, I had to ask the person to repeat it and finally to spell it because I couldn't figure out what he was saying.
ReplyDeleteAh, that's because we like dipthongs and you don't. :-)
ReplyDeleteHas someone been visiting the zoo lately, or just discussing big cats with her friends?
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