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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/3511115

Title text: I pronounce the 'u' in 'pronunciation' like in 'putting' but the 'ou' in 'pronounce' like in 'wound'.


Transcript[The word "Tuesday", with each letter labeled by a box with an arrow:] T: As in buffet u: As in minute e: As in record s: As in use d: As in moped a: As in bass y: As in gyro

 [Caption below the panel:]
 Pet peeve: Ambiguous pronunciation guides


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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well I don't think you pronounce the "t" in buffet, so it doesn't start with a T

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No, not buffet. Buffet. As in Warren.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As in getting buffeted around by wind

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

While having a margarita, right? ... Right?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago