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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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There is an argument To show that a lot of the American pronunciation is actually far closer to the old English one than they way we say them today.
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It's a pretty clear cut argument too. This is also the case with their spelling.
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 5 Sep 2013, 11:23,
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We have taken on board Too many influences from Europe... I tell you who would sort it out That Nigel Planer fellow
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Got a link or a documentary or something? (
Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Thu 5 Sep 2013, 11:28,
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Actually and young Montgomery may disagreeBill Bryson Mother Tongue is a good and light hearted book of American English
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I disagree with the 'young' bit(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Thu 5 Sep 2013, 11:39,
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