Reply To: Blacks’ mispronouncing words

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Jim W.
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Pronunciation is learned. Why did John F. Kennedy say Cuber? Talk to a black person in London and hear how erudite they can sound. What annoys me is for people to think that correct pronunciation is a “cop-out” in some way. Correct pronunciation in any language identifies you as a learned person. If you wish to appear unlearned to others, use incorrect pronunciation in formal settings. I was in Arkansas last month and the grammar and pronunciation I heard from the average white person was remarkably atrocious.

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Name : Jim W., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Native American, Religion : Christian, Age : 52, City : Albuquerque, State : NM, Country : United States, Occupation : Retired-Air Traffic Controller, Education level : Technical School,