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May 3, 2010 7:43:20 GMT 1
Post by Ali on May 3, 2010 7:43:20 GMT 1
As in ail, portail .............. both ails are pronounced as 'eye' So,.................. how does one pronounce Email  Thought of that one at about 3 am this morning! |
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May 3, 2010 9:24:25 GMT 1
Post by stavros on May 3, 2010 9:24:25 GMT 1
Depends how rabidly francophone you are. Some say ee-mayel, some say emeye. Better yet, those who won't face reality - c'est un courriel en français!
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May 3, 2010 10:42:24 GMT 1
Post by lurcher on May 3, 2010 10:42:24 GMT 1
As in ail, portail .............. both ails are pronounced as 'eye' So,.................. how does one pronounce Email [glow=red,2,300]Thought of that one at about 3 am this morning[/glow] My french farmer pronounces it emeye, em as it short for Emma, or the hem of your skirt! |
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May 3, 2010 10:54:36 GMT 1
Post by mrs moustoir on May 3, 2010 10:54:36 GMT 1
My daughter says it's "ee-mayel" shortened to just "mayl".
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May 3, 2010 13:18:51 GMT 1
Post by judith on May 3, 2010 13:18:51 GMT 1
Yes, I thought about that one.
It works the other way round too. Have you seen the new Maille mustard advert on TV? Most people I know in the UK call it 'mayle" so maybe this is a bit of an education for them.
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May 3, 2010 13:22:02 GMT 1
Post by judith on May 3, 2010 13:22:02 GMT 1
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May 4, 2010 20:46:22 GMT 1
Post by Ali on May 4, 2010 20:46:22 GMT 1
Thats definately 'my' - thank Q Judith  Not so sure they have their UK ad right tho - lettuce and THAT amount of mustard on a sandwich!! ?? |
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