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Why do some people pronounce Valentines Day "Valentimes Day" ?? I've never figured that out. It irks me, to be quite honest

cos they're thick?

Originally posted by rickyduck
cos they're thick?

I own.

I dunno.. i know my older cousin says it because she cant pronounce it the right way

Originally posted by Bloigen
I own.

no

Originally posted by Morning_Glory
no

I swear Morning Glory just posts one word to boost post count.

On topic: Yes, cos they're thick.

-AC

bloigen may own but i own more

What's the big deal?
People pronounce things differently

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
What's the big deal?
People pronounce things differently

The big deal would be that it's "Valentine's Day" not "Valentime's Day".

When did it become ok to say a word differently than intended, whilst knowing it's wrong?

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
The big deal would be that it's "Valentine's Day" not "Valentime's Day".

When did it become ok to say a word differently than intended, whilst knowing it's wrong?

-AC

So people can't help pronouncing it that way.

Like for instance....ME

Originally posted by DanieLs_4_Ever
Why do some people pronounce Valentines Day "Valentimes Day" ?? I've never figured that out. It irks me, to be quite honest

Never thought about it, noticed, or cared to be quite honest

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
The big deal would be that it's "Valentine's Day" not "Valentime's Day".

When did it become ok to say a word differently than intended, whilst knowing it's wrong?

-AC

there is no big deal unless your anal enough to make it one so what if its not pronounced perfectly. Not everyone can pronounce every word correctly.

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
So people can't help pronouncing it that way.

Like for instance....ME

You can, really. Instead of 'm', it's an 'n'. Simple, impossible to NOT do.

-AC

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
there is no big deal unless your anal enough to make it one so what if its not pronounced perfectly. Not everyone can pronounce every word correctly.

Thank you

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
there is no big deal unless your anal enough to make it one so what if its not pronounced perfectly. Not everyone can pronounce every word correctly.

If you pronounce it wrong without knowing the actual way it should be pronounced, fine.

If you pronounce a word wrong in the face of actually knowing it's wrong just because you "don't care", then that's stupid. Not asking you to agree, Raven. Just the way it is.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
You can, really. Instead of 'm', it's an 'n'. Simple, impossible to NOT do.

-AC


Everybody says things differently.

Like-
Vase
Chocolate
Tomato
Carmel

etc.

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
Everybody says things differently.

Like-
Vase
Chocolate
Tomato
Carmel

etc.

Yeah that's different and mostly down to accent. Eg: Vase is spelt the same all the time. American's pronounce "A" as "ay", a lot of the time. Other's, for example England, say "ah". Vayse/Vahse. Both are still 'Vase'.

Carmel is actually meant to be "Caramel", that's what it's called. It's like American's who say "'erbs". It's not like that.

"Valentine" and "Valentime" are completely different. You know "m" sounds different to "n" and you know that "n" is the correct one. I'm not picking on you, really, there's just no logic there.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
If you pronounce it wrong without knowing the actual way it should be pronounced, fine.

If you pronounce a word wrong in the face of actually knowing it's wrong just because you "don't care", then that's stupid. Not asking you to agree, Raven. Just the way it is.

-AC

of course its the way it is. I forgot who this was coming from.

Honestly, its no BIG DEAL. people are not stupid just because they don't want to pronounce words right, that would just be silliness(on purpose) or laziness. The way people say things does not make them stupid. Different regions have different ways pronunciation. And some even if they know they right way of saying it, they cant. Some people just have harder times saying certain words.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Yeah that's different and mostly down to accent. Eg: Vase is spelt the same all the time. American's pronounce "A" as "ay", a lot of the time. Other's, for example England, say "ah". Vayse/Vahse. Both are still 'Vase'.

Carmel is actually meant to be "Caramel", that's what it's called. It's like American's who say "'erbs". It's not like that.

"Valentine" and "Valentime" are completely different. You know "m" sounds different to "n" and you know that "n" is the correct one. I'm not picking on you, really, there's just no logic there.

-AC

Well i'm PROMISING you that i say it differently from Valentines. I can't help it.

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
people are not stupid just because they don't want to pronounce words right

Yes, they are.

If you have a medical condition that doesn't allow you to pronounce words correctly, that's fine. Not your fault because you genuinely cannot pronounce it right even if you wanted to. You are confusing "Can't" with "Won't".

If you purposefully say a word differently and incorrectly in spite of knowing that you are wrong, you're stupid and you don't deserve use of the English language.

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
Well i'm PROMISING you that i say it differently from Valentines. I can't help it.

Unless you have a medical condition that stops you from pronouncing words right, yes you can help it. Like I said, not picking on you, but it's true.

-AC

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
What's the big deal?
People pronounce things differently
I didn't say it was a big deal, really, I just said it irks me.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Yes, they are.

If you have a medical condition that doesn't allow you to pronounce words correctly, that's fine. Not your fault because you genuinely cannot pronounce it right even if you wanted to. You are confusing "Can't" with "Won't".

If you purposefully say a word differently and incorrectly in spite of knowing that you are wrong, you're stupid and you don't deserve use of the English language.



Unless you have a medical condition that stops you from pronouncing words right, yes you can help it. Like I said, not picking on you, but it's true.

-AC

Fine! Fine fine fine!

I'll just stop saying it the way I've been taught for the past 20 years and say it your way.

Yeah that's likely

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
If you purposefully say a word differently and incorrectly in spite of knowing that you are wrong, you're stupid and you don't deserve use of the English language.



dude you take things way to serious. your so anal about stuff. WHO CARES? whats it really hurting for someone to not pronounce a word right by choice. Its not hurting anyone, if anything its just a poor reflection on themselves. other then that there is nothing you can do about it. Its not braking any laws, its not a crime. so don't get so uptight about it. Chill out.

Originally posted by Violet_Byatch
Fine! Fine fine fine!

I'll just stop saying it the way I've been taught for the past 20 years and say it your way.

Yeah that's likely

Not actually my way though is it? It's the correct way. If someone said "Pronounce 'The' as 'Cat'" would you do it?

Originally posted by Ravan Guardia
dude you take things way to serious. your so anal about stuff. WHO CARES? whats it really hurting for someone to not pronounce a word right by choice. Its not hurting anyone, if anything its just a poor reflection on themselves. other then that there is nothing you can do about it. Its not braking any laws, its not a crime. so don't get so uptight about it. Chill out.

You're the one so obviously bothered by my comments. Go and find the post where I said it was a crime, law-breaking or hurting anyone. Please do.

That doesn't change the fact that it's idiocy.

-AC

I agree with AC on this one.

It's not even pronouncing the word wrong, it's a different word altogether. N and M are different letters, different sounds, creating different meanings when used in Valenti_es.

Valentime? What is that? A time of the day for Valens? That makes no sence whatsoever.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
You're the one so obviously bothered by my comments. Go and find the post where I said it was a crime, law-breaking or hurting anyone. Please do.

That doesn't change the fact that it's idiocy.

-AC

now your entering "I am turning this around on you" mode.By saying "you're stupid and you don't deserve use of the English language." obviously thats pretty harsh and getting pretty carried away .And if your gonna use extreme example for something as little as pronouncing a word wrong on purpose, and then actually believe it thats idiocy right there. I never said you said it was a crime or breaking any laws but you seem to think its as extreme as that

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
now your entering "I am turning this around on you" mode.By saying "you're stupid and you don't deserve use of the English language." obviously thats pretty harsh and getting pretty carried away .And if your gonna use extreme example for something as little as pronouncing a word wrong on purpose, and then actually believe it thats idiocy right there. I never said you said it was a crime or breaking any laws but you seem to think its as extreme as that

I'm an idiot for calling someone who purposefully misuses the English language, an idiot? Yes...sure. You're not psychic, Raven. You don't know what I seem to think until I tell you so.

I seem to think it's extreme idiocy, nothing more. Why? Because it is. Think to yourself.

"This word says 'Cat', but I shall say 'Kut' because I want to."

Idiotic isn't it? Yes.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
I'm an idiot for calling someone who purposefully misuses the English language, an idiot? Yes...sure. You're not psychic, Raven. You don't know what I seem to think until I tell you so.

I seem to think it's extreme idiocy, nothing more. Why? Because it is. Think to yourself.

"This word says 'Cat', but I shall say 'Kut' because I want to."

Idiotic isn't it? Yes.

-AC

your an idiot for for being so serious about it. Its not harming you for someone to purposly say it wrong, so why worry about it.

where did I say I was Pyschic hmmm?? prove it to me.

I will think to myself, when you start doing it too.

if people want to pronouce it wrong let them, I dont see why it bothers you so much.

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
your an idiot for for being so serious about it. Its not harming you for someone to purposly say it wrong, so why worry about it.

A) It's "You're".

B) I'm not being serious at all, I'm just commenting.

C) I'm not worrying about it. Two lines of attack and all you achieved was a spelling mistake (in the midst of calling me an idiot) and two wrong assumptions.

Off to a bad start.

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
where did I say I was Pyschic hmmm?? prove it to me.

Where did I say you said you were? I just told you that you're not.

Originally posted by Raven Guardia
I will think to myself, when you start doing it too.

if people want to pronouce it wrong let them, I dont see why it bothers you so much.

Doesn't "bother" me so much, but I have the freedom to comment that it's idiotic because it is.

You are the one getting so overly worked up about this and continually insisting that I am, won't change that.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
A) It's "You're".

B) I'm not being serious at all, I'm just commenting.

C) I'm not worrying about it. Two lines of attack and all you achieved was a spelling mistake (in the midst of calling me an idiot) and two wrong assumptions.

Off to a bad start.



Where did I say you said you were? I just told you that you're not.



Doesn't "bother" me so much, but I have the freedom to comment that it's idiotic because it is.

You are the one getting so overly worked up about this and continually insisting that I am, won't change that.

-AC


A) so now your fixing spelling mistakes, WOW you really are anal

B) your comments are a bit extreme

C) you prove yet once again to be anal

but by saying that I am not Psychic, had to come from somewhere? you just don't randomly tell people there not Psychic. so where in your clever head did you get the impression that I thought I was Psychic??

you can comment if you want, but what you think doesn't automatically make it true.

I am not worked up, you actually have me laughing. Your taking something so pointless as a mispronounced word and making into a huge ordeal.

Pity the thread turned into this conflict.

Closed on request.