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 …
pronunciation - How does one pronounce the '@' symbol?
Sep 7, 2010 · How can I pronounce @, At or At the rate? Can I use it in a sentence? Please explain with an example.
Pronunciation of "cache" - English Language & Usage Stack …
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 …
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 - “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 …
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 …
Pronunciation of "Einstein" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Why is Einstein pronounced with a s instead of sh, while the ei is pronounced ine? This looks inconsistent.
pronunciation - Why is Sean pronounced Shawn? - English …
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 …
How is SQL pronounced? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 22, 2010 · The first version/draft of SQL was in fact called Structured English Query Language and the acronym was SEQUEL. Due to trademark violations on the acronym, the …
What is the correct pronunciation of “regex”?
The term regular expression is often shortened to regex. What is the correct pronunciation of the g in regex? Is it like the g1 in gallium, or is it like the g2 in giraffe? I’ve heard it said both