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bigwhitecobra 02-25-2002 05:04 PM
How do you pronounce this word.........
 
GHOTI

I've seen it pronouced a certain way and I was wanting you folks to give it a shot. I'll post the way I've seen/heard later.

Ok, bye.

Mr 5 0 02-25-2002 08:11 PM
Pronouncation
 
FISH

it's "fish", re-spelled to demonstrate the inconsistency of English spelling:

"gh" as in "cough", "o" as in "women", "ti" as in "nation".

Been around quite awhile; like 100 years or so. Clever.

Mustangbelle306 02-25-2002 08:38 PM
hahaah I remember that too!

Geez Mr. 5.0 RUIN it for everyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) :D

bigwhitecobra 02-25-2002 10:42 PM
DOH!!! He didn't even let anyone else give it a shot. I found out about the odd pronouncation from a band I like alot called Ghoti Hook. Not all of you would like that band.

Anyway, some guys in lock up with me didn't believe me and I had to argue my point. Unsuccessfully, I might add. They said I was full of chit and dismissed it. Oh well, huh? Anyway, Later.

srv1 02-25-2002 11:10 PM
ok im clueless!:confused: so MR 5.0 what is this all about?

joe4speed 02-26-2002 01:27 AM
Re: Pronouncation
 
Quote:
Originally posted by Mr 5 0
FISH

it's "fish", re-spelled to demonstrate the inconsistency of English spelling:

"gh" as in "cough", "o" as in "women", "ti" as in "nation".

Been around quite awhile; like 100 years or so. Clever.
wow, that IS clever!! Amazing! hmmmmmm

1969Mach1 02-26-2002 06:54 AM
I didn't get it at first, but that's pretty cool. I would of never got that. :D

Mr 5 0 02-26-2002 11:23 AM
Ghoti story
 
Originally posted by srv1

O.K. I'm clueless!:confused:
So, MR 5.0, what is this all about?

George Bernard Shaw (English playwrite) first coined the term 'ghoti' back in the early 20th century. His rationale was to show off his literary prowess and also to demonstrate how ridiculous the English language can be.

He wasn't entirely successful ('ghoti' never really caught on) but his example still stands.

Hey folks, I'm really sorry if I spoiled anyone's fun but when a post asks for a pronunciation, I don't know any other way to respond than with (what I thought was) the correct pronunciation. I just happened to be the first person to reply.
I could just as well have been wrong.

silver_pilate 02-26-2002 01:36 PM
bigwhitecobra,

I've heard Ghoti Hook. We used to stock their Cd's at the bookstore I worked at during my undergrad at WBU. They are a Christian band, aren't they? Remind me of their style...wasn't it more towards a Ska/Rock style?

--nathan

Fox Body 02-26-2002 06:01 PM
Re: Ghoti story
 
Quote:
Originally posted by Mr 5 0
...Hey folks, I'm really sorry if I spoiled anyone's fun but when a post asks for a pronunciation, I don't know any other way to respond than with (what I thought was) the correct pronunciation. I just happened to be the first person to reply.
I could just as well have been wrong.
You didn't ruin anything. Dont' worry about it. ;)

That is kinda cool though. Hmmm.

6T9PONY 02-26-2002 06:30 PM
Hmmm......

ghuch.....

anyone get that?:D :D


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