
pronunciation - How does one pronounce the '@' symbol? - English ...
Sep 7, 2010 · How can I pronounce @, At or At the rate? Can I use it in a sentence? Please explain with an example.
Why is the spelling of "pronounce" and "pronunciation" different?
As for why the word pronounce has an O between the two N’s and pronunciation does not, it is unclear, but both words derive from French, pronunciation from pronunciation and pronounce from …
pronunciation - How is "æ" supposed to be pronounced? - English ...
Jun 14, 2012 · Æ is pronounced very close to e in echo, and when I read the English word encyclopædia I naturally pronounce it as described, confusing an American listener. ø or oe is …
Pronunciation of "cache" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 23, 2011 · I know a few people who pronounce it more like cash, cashay or even catch. After consulting a few dictionaries, it turns out that the correct pronunciation of the word "cache" is cash. …
pronunciation - How to pronounce ë in a name? - English Language ...
Jun 22, 2017 · A Simple explanation on what the letter ë actually is and how it is pronounced? I know it's not an English letter so why does it appear in English names like Chloë for example?
pronunciation - How are "i.e." and "e.g." pronounced? - English ...
Aug 12, 2010 · How are i.e. and e.g. pronounced?When I was in college, one of my philosophy professors instructed us to use translated English for abbreviated or initialized latinisms when …
Pronunciation of "Einstein" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Why is Einstein pronounced with a s instead of sh, while the ei is pronounced ine? This looks inconsistent.
Reason for different pronunciations of "lieutenant"
Dec 6, 2014 · It's simply an attempt for English speakers to pronunce French phonemes, I don't believe there's an additional reason. The word appeared in English as "lieutenant", and an alternative …
pronunciation - “Zoe” or “Zoë”: which is the correct spelling ...
The correct spelling is whatever the parents say it is. The correct spelling is whatever the child says it is. The correct spelling is whatever the generally accepted social surroundings says it is. Sometimes …
pronunciation - Why is Sean pronounced Shawn? - English Language ...
Dec 27, 2014 · I've always had this question about the pronunciation of Sean. Is Sean a word from another language? Is it actually not pronounced Shawn and instead it's some sound between Shawn …