Linguistics Humor
Jakylla
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XKCD #2819: Pronunciation
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'.
::: spoiler 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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