Are there any words that you pronounce in a way that seems weird to most people?
Are there any words that you pronounce in a way that seems weird to most people?
I've always pronounced the word "Southern" to rhyme with howthurn. I know most people say it like "suthurn" instead. I didn't realize that the way I pronounce it is considered weird until recently!
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I am the odd one out accent-wise, I am a woman with what would be called a Kiwi accent in a place where everyone else speaks with either a neutral American accent or a New England accent and one of the most common first questions people ask me is if I can say "envelope" for them.
What's interesting in the way kiwis day envelope?
I'm not sure, to be honest.
American southerner with a tarheel drawl, I say "ON-vuh-lope.
The kiwi accent is far better known for the way they say “six”… not sure what’s special about the way they pronounce envelope?
They also love to entertain people on their deck. Sometimes even invite the whole neighbourhood to come check out their front deck.
Edit: further information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6c4Nupnup0