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Thread #165092   Message #3958666
Posted By: Jos
27-Oct-18 - 04:56 AM
Thread Name: BS: Lie Lack Tree
Subject: RE: BS: Lie Lack Tree
It always annoys me when people pronounce Avon as Eyvonne instead of as 'Avun' (with a shwa). I blame the Avon Lady.

I also get annoyed when people pronounce plant names such as Saint John's wort as if wort rhymed with 'bought' instead of with 'dirt' - I always imagine poor Saint John with a huge wart on his nose.