Quote: zooo @ February 10 2012, 12:59 AM GMTIt's spelled kumbaya, Lee.
Shhh!!
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Quote: Badge @ February 10 2012, 1:04 AM GMTMaybe I'm deaf to it, but that still sounds like "sixth" to me. Certainly close enough to not be a problem.
It sounds terrible and it's common enough that there are pages and pages of complaints on the 'net. The BBC even mention it on their website but don't seem inclined to correct their on-air personalities.
The pronunciation SIKTH (where the 's' is silent) often results in casual speech but is considered incorrect.
I say 'fith' not 'fifth'. But no idea how I say sixth.
How often does one even need to say sixth? Not very bloody often. It's an awkward word for your mouth to say. Like crisps.
Quote: DaButt @ February 10 2012, 1:08 AM GMTIt sounds terrible and it's common enough that there are pages and pages of complaints on the 'net. The BBC even mention it on their website but don't seem inclined to correct their on-air personalities.
I really don't get it. On the same clip Steve Wright says "Twenny-Twelve" and "Allo" but the problem to you and the BBC complainants is "sikth" when to me it sounds like "sixth"? I don't have a problem with the way he says the other words either.
Quote: Marc P @ April 26 2010, 12:18 PM GMTI saw a sign at the hospital that said 'Guard Dogs Operate Here' - didn't fill me with confidence.
Good joke everyone missed first time round.
We didn't
Quote: AJGO @ August 26 2011, 10:37 AM GMTEw is wrinke-your-nose because the idea of something's distasteful, ugh/urgh is when something disgusts you, like maggots in food. Two different words
When I was the age you are now no-one said ew, for any reason. It wasn't in the English vernacular. That was the point I believe.
I've heard the word "ew" predate the Americanism. Often used by working class people's pronunciation of the word "who".
Dr Ew
Also known as Gillian McKeith
Quote: zooo @ February 10 2012, 1:11 AM GMTI say 'fith' not 'fifth'. But no idea how I say sixth.
How often does one even need to say sixth? Not very bloody often. It's an awkward word for your mouth to say. Like crisps.
And tax disc (well, for me it is)
Quote: Stylee TingTing @ February 10 2012, 12:11 AM GMTI didn't say "Scots". I said "Scottish" which is not a language. There is "Scottish Gaelic" which is the kilted variation of Gaelic, but no such language as "Scottish".
I realise that, but there IS such a thing as Scots - Google it and a mass of things will come up (don't just read Wiki). It's not Scottish Gaelic, which is totally different. Can't remember the details but I believe the Scottish parliament produces documents written in Scots as well as English (and no doubt Gaelic).
Quote: zooo @ 10th February 2012, 1:11 AMI say 'fith' not 'fifth'. But no idea how I say sixth.
How often does one even need to say sixth? Not very bloody often. It's an awkward word for your mouth to say. Like crisps.
Fith is now a common acronym, at least in my vernacular.
F**k it to hell?
Fart in the hall.
F***ed In The Head
Ahh, that makes more sense.