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Originally Posted by kazbates
I have taken to pronouncing it as *li-zues (like the mythological god)*. But don't quote me on that as I must admit to being question on a rather frequent basis as to "where are you from". Living in the "almost South" with a strong Chicagoan accent has that affect on people.  |
Here's how I think of it: Imagine there is a verb "to liz" (there isn't, but just bear with me!). Then someone who does "lizzing" might be thought of as a "lizzer", and of one got several of them together you might have a group of "lizzers". Now, when you say "lizzers", as you pronounce the "zz" move your tongue forward a bit to the back of you're teeth. Voila! you are saying liseuse (or as close as makes no difference!)