![]() Correct answers reflect the pronunciations traditionally heard in the speech of educated speakers of American English. We now continue our quiz with the latter half of the alphabet. Then again, you might take solace in the words of Benjamin Franklin: “Write with the learned pronounce with the vulgar.” Most of us are even more touchy about comments on our language than we are about criticisms of our dress or our religion.” People take this stuff personally. In 1969 a linguist noted: “You are probably very sensitive to any suggestion that your choice of pronunciations is inferior to that of others. (5) Triumph: I got almost all of them right! My active interest in language over the years has paid off.Īlthough I’d hope for one of the last two, that seems unlikely. This stuff doesn't really matter! (3) Defiance: Who the heck is Charles Harrington Elster to declare what's correct pronunciation?! (4) Humility: By golly, I have lots to learn. (1) Denial: That can't be right! I've never heard it that way. If you took the pronunciation quiz in last month's issue, you may well have had any of several reactions, some negative. ![]()
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