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[Facts] Question on British pronunications
I just read a book by Martha Grimes and I came across the following names:Ruthen pro. rivv'n
Jubal pro. to rhyme with rubbleAnd another one: Bichester-Strachan pro. Bister-strawnI'm rather curious - how does this work? American English is a bit different.
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Question on British pronunications  ·  vigdis  ·  1/15/2012, 4:45 AM
Re: Question on British pronunications  ·  Mackandal  ·  1/28/2012, 3:27 PM
Thanks!  ·  vigdis  ·  2/7/2012, 1:11 PM
Re: Question on British pronunications  ·  Pie  ·  1/15/2012, 10:58 AM
Re: Question on British pronunications  ·  Llewella  ·  1/16/2012, 3:42 AM