Pronunciation of AUNT

smurphy

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Why because you say so?

Because no word with "au" is pronounced like a solid "a". The u means you are supposed to say it like "taunt", "caution", "flaunt:, etc etc. But who am I to stop illiteracy? :shrug:


You "taught" me well over the years, Dad. I'm just trying to do you proud. :0008
 

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Because no word with "au" is pronounced like a solid "a". The u means you are supposed to say it like "taunt", "caution", "flaunt:, etc etc. But who am I to stop illiteracy? :shrug:


You "taught" me well over the years, Dad. I'm just trying to do you proud. :0008

I didn't teach you to be disrespectful of your elders....You owe Jack an apology!!
 
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