
31-May-2005, 07:16
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Re: Pronunciation of 'genuine' Quote: |
Originally Posted by Tomasz Klimkiewicz I'm talking about the last syllable. I've always thought it's short '-in', but I've heard it pronounced as a diphtong '-ain' recently. Are both versions correct then?
Thanks in advance.
TeeKay | I've always used the first one and most Canadians do as well. As far as I know both pronunciations are fine. It's sort of becoming a little trendy word nowadays where people begin to put a different spin on its pronunciation. Perhaps they have nothing better to do.....? |