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Old 03-08-2017, 06:05 PM   #37
JSWolf
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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb View Post
I think he is saying he has heard a THIRD pronunciation, with no S sound in it at all.

And since language is fluid, and dictionaries report actual usage, not prescribed, mandated usage -- perhaps more pronunciations are in use in different areas.

I suspect that conflicts with JSWolf's rigid beliefs, though, so he will not accept this.
If there is a third pronunciation, I'd like to know what it is and where to see it.
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