I get teased. A lot. Over the way I pronounce some Irish words.
Anyone who has ever seen the Irish Language written out, knows that pronunciation can be tricky. Example, the name Sioban? Pronounced Sha-Von.
And yesterday in the office we were discussing a news story about a murder that occurred in Armagh. One of my co-workers lives in Armagh. And apparently I can’t pronouce it at all. To me, the way I said it and the way they said it sounded the same. Apparently not.
I take the teasing in good spirit, since it isn’t meant maliciously. It is more amazement that I can’t pronounce these things, because to the natives it is second nature.
And when they really want a laugh? They ask me to pronounce Carrickfergus. Apparently the way I say that is hysterical!
I surfed the net and found some outstanding doctors who specialize in treating Carrickfergus. How do you pronounce it anyway?
awaiting sammy’s class pix, then you’ll get a surprise!
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