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XKCD #2819: Pronunciation (sh.itjust.works)

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Title text: I pronounce the 'u' in 'pronunciation' like in 'putting' but the 'ou' in 'pronounce' like in 'wound'.

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[The word "Tuesday", with each letter labeled by a box with an arrow:] T: As in buffet u: As in minute e: As in record s: As in use d: As in moped a: As in bass y: As in gyro

 [Caption below the panel:]
 Pet peeve: Ambiguous pronunciation guides

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

UK /ˈtʃuːz.deɪ/ US /ˈtuːz.deɪ/

I sorta like that written English doesn't care how it's pronounced. However, I do think people should care less about spelling; if it's clear, it's done its job.