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Re: GNU

From rbowman <bowman@montana.com>
Newsgroups comp.os.linux.misc, alt.usage.english
Subject Re: GNU
Date 2026-03-31 20:18 +0000
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On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:21:48 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> On 31/03/2026 04:17, rbowman wrote:
>> On Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:54:51 +0200, Carlos E.R. wrote:
>> 
>>> Which, oregano? I have no idea how the Americans pronounce it.
>> 
>> The initial 'o' is fairly distinct, maybe a hint of 'r'
>> 
>> https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/oregano
>> 
>> I'm not sure about the last UK syllable. It sounds to my ear like
>> they're throwing in an extra 'n'.
> 
> *shrug*. US stresses 2nd syllable, UK the third.

The UK combines the first syllable, 'o', with the second 'r'. That works 
for Oregon but not oregano.

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