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Old 22-Apr-2008, 04:11
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Default Re: british to u.s english

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Originally Posted by Anglika View Post
I always use "haitch" when spelling something on the phone - "aitch" can sound like "eight" and lead to much misunderstanding.

That made me giggle. I say "aitch", but imagine the confusion I must spread if I say on the telephone "aitch for harry", when spelling out a word.
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