This is NOT addressed to Kathy A. It is a general
posting. Ta!

Yes, incorrect pronunciation is a tad annoying.
I would like to point out that sometimes it is due to
hearing impairment. IOW, let's not be too quick to
judge! I often mispronounce words and get odd looks,
but that is because I cannot always HEAR the word as
others do. So, if you happen to be presenting a class
or workshop and the moderator mispronounces a word in
her introduction, kindly do not shout out the correct
pronunciation. She may be hearing impaired, and/or she
may be unfamiliar with the word. You can just use the
proper form in your presentation. This would save the
moderator public embarrassment and hurt feelings.
Thank you. PAT

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

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While I'm not guilty of that particular crime, I did often (used
intentionally) mispronounce words as a child. Why? Because I had learned
them from reading. I'd look up the meaning, but the pronunciation guides in
dictionaries mystified me, so I didn't always have the correct pronunciation
stuck in my head.

I was also guilty of learning a lot of words just by context, without
looking them up. A local hospital had a sign that read "Permission to pass
over revocable at any time." For years I wondered exactly what type of cable
a revo-cable was, and why the hospital felt the need to post a sign saying
it was okay to pass over it.