Mike Hawkins writes: I'd need half a bottle of tequila to try to pronounce that one.
Ghoughphtheighpteau is pronounced Po-TAY-to -- Gh = P in hiccough ough = O in though phth = T in phthysic eigh = A in neighbor or weigh pt = T in ptomaine eau = O in plateau. I learned that in sixth grade when we were discussing how hard the English language is for non English speakers to learn. The Krumudgeon _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
