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Re:Ghoti by anonymousiam on Sunday March 26, 2023 @03:48PM (#35318770)
How do you pronounce the name of the town Reading, PA?

https://www.howtopronounce.com/reading-pennsylvania-2

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Re:Ghoti by NeoTar on Sunday March 26, 2023 @06:21PM (#35320263)
In the town of Reading in the UK there was at least one ‘Reading Book Shop’ to ensure it made sense in either of the possible common pronunciations
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Re:Ghoti by Symbiote on Sunday March 26, 2023 @06:29PM (#35320342)
Now the common American mis-pronunciation of Reading in England makes no sense. It's the same!
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Re:Ghoti by blep_ on Sunday March 26, 2023 @08:20PM (#35321273)
Most Americans have never heard of Reading, PA.
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Re:Ghoti by anonymousiam on Monday March 27, 2023 @06:33PM (#35333718)
Ever play Monopoly?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Company

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