Commonly mispronounced words - Page 4

BigV · 11-21-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

...#2) people look at you funny when you do say the extra R, ...

That explains some things...Not everything, but some things...

Cyclefrance · 11-21-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

i was born in Feb. and I say "Febuary" because, #1) whoever named it that obviously meant FebUary, to rhyme with January, #2) people look at you funny when you do say the extra R, and, most importantly, #3) saying "FebRUary" sounds gay.

So long as you talk with a lisp you should get away with it, either way

Trilby · 11-21-2005, 11:11 AM

I think I'm being picked on.

Cyclefrance · 11-21-2005, 11:31 AM

How could you possibly think such a thing???

(your turn, BigV)

seakdivers · 11-21-2005, 11:34 AM

Oh I thought of another one.

Association.

It's not aso-she-ashion.

And with the salmon thing. Living in salmon central up here, I can say that it is true that the L in salmon is silent, however it is still present. It sounds silly when someone pronounces it sammin. When it's pronounced correctly, you don't say the L, but it does effect the way it comes out.
Hard to explain.... but you all are smart enough to know what I mean, right?

BigV · 11-21-2005, 11:39 AM

I think Brianna has bravely attempted to "catch a bullet" for me on two recent occasions. In both cases, I was referring to myself, and Brianna has wondered aloud if I was picking on her. I speak only for myself, but clearly: no.

BigV · 11-21-2005, 01:43 PM

I think it is more related to the intended audience. CV seems targeted more towards an academic field, and a resume seems more...commercial.

or not...

Undertoad · 11-21-2005, 02:59 PM

CV is Brit usage.

seakdivers · 11-21-2005, 04:39 PM

My husband has a CV. For him, it's not that you are out looking for a job per se, it's that his credentials need to be available for potential clients to see.

A resume is for when you are going to approch a potential employer and ask them "Is this enough for you to hire me?"
A CV is for when you want the person to come to you and say "you have all of the qualifications we need for this situation. Can we hire you?"

He's an expert witness, so clients come to him instead of the other way around.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-21-2005, 08:49 PM

What's he 'spert in?

seakdivers · 11-21-2005, 09:43 PM

He's a Forensic Scientist.

russotto · 11-21-2005, 09:52 PM

Vitae = "vye-tay". Should drive any Latin scholar bat-tay.

And aluminum has but one I.

School and Schedule each have a 'k', like the Skook'll river.

And English didn't evolve. Like the Borg, it assimilated, often by force.

seakdivers · 11-21-2005, 11:08 PM

*snicker*

wolf · 11-22-2005, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seakdivers

He's a Forensic Scientist.

You're married to a CSI guy? that is just too cool.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-22-2005, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by seakdivers

He's a Forensic Scientist.

Cool. Is there a large demand for his 'spert-ness in Alaska or is it a case of with his credentials he can live anywhere he wants?

11-21-2005, 11:31 AM	#4
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	How could you possibly think such a thing??? (your turn, BigV) __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

11-21-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I think Brianna has bravely attempted to "catch a bullet" for me on two recent occasions. In both cases, I was referring to myself, and Brianna has wondered aloud if I was picking on her. I speak only for myself, but clearly: no. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-21-2005, 01:43 PM	#7
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I think it is more related to the intended audience. CV seems targeted more towards an academic field, and a resume seems more...commercial. or not... __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-21-2005, 08:49 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	What's he 'spert in? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-21-2005, 11:11 AM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I think I'm being picked on.

11-21-2005, 11:34 AM	#5
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	Oh I thought of another one. Association. It's not aso-she-ashion. And with the salmon thing. Living in salmon central up here, I can say that it is true that the L in salmon is silent, however it is still present. It sounds silly when someone pronounces it sammin. When it's pronounced correctly, you don't say the L, but it does effect the way it comes out. Hard to explain.... but you all are smart enough to know what I mean, right?

11-21-2005, 02:59 PM	#8
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	CV is Brit usage.

11-21-2005, 04:39 PM	#9
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	My husband has a CV. For him, it's not that you are out looking for a job per se, it's that his credentials need to be available for potential clients to see. A resume is for when you are going to approch a potential employer and ask them "Is this enough for you to hire me?" A CV is for when you want the person to come to you and say "you have all of the qualifications we need for this situation. Can we hire you?" He's an expert witness, so clients come to him instead of the other way around.

11-21-2005, 09:43 PM	#11
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	He's a Forensic Scientist.

11-21-2005, 09:52 PM	#12
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	Vitae = "vye-tay". Should drive any Latin scholar bat-tay. And aluminum has but one I. School and Schedule each have a 'k', like the Skook'll river. And English didn't evolve. Like the Borg, it assimilated, often by force.

11-21-2005, 11:08 PM	#13
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	snicker

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