[thechat] toronto phoons

dave mclean dave at members.evolt.org
Tue Apr 23 01:45:01 CDT 2002


> only in extremely formal situations is it pronounced with three syllables,
> but if so, there should no noticeable emphasis on the second of the three

That's just like my hometown.

I can instantly tell if you didn't grow up here because you say:

Cal-Gair-Ree

But really, a native says:

Cal-gree.

Ah, Calgary.

-d

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