How do you pronounce this word.........

bigwhitecobra · 02-25-2002, 05:04 PM

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

so MR 5.0 what is this all about?

joe4speed · 02-26-2002, 01:27 AM

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.

Mr 5 0 · 02-26-2002, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by srv1

O.K. I'm clueless!
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

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?

02-25-2002, 05:04 PM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	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.

02-25-2002, 08:11 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	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.

02-25-2002, 11:10 PM	#5
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	ok im clueless! so MR 5.0 what is this all about? __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-26-2002, 06:54 AM	#7
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I didn't get it at first, but that's pretty cool. I would of never got that. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-26-2002, 11:23 AM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Ghoti story Originally posted by srv1 O.K. I'm clueless! 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.

02-25-2002, 08:38 PM	#3
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	hahaah I remember that too! Geez Mr. 5.0 RUIN it for everyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2002, 10:42 PM	#4
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	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.

02-26-2002, 01:36 PM	#9
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	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 __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

02-26-2002, 06:30 PM	#11
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Hmmm...... ghuch..... anyone get that?

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