Re: Pseudacorus, the last word (cross fingers)
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Pseudacorus, the last word (cross fingers)
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:08:26 -0400
In a message dated 96-04-13 15:14:38 EDT, you write:
>n practical terms, of course, both "SUE-duh-KOR-us" and "Sue-DAK-or-us"
>are both widely used; a person can say either one and be understood. I
>think it's rude and counterproductive to go around correcting
>people about it. However, some people (myself included) do have an
>interest in learning the standard rules of pronunciation for species;
>those people are entitled to more than "say it however you want".
>
>Happy irising (and happy pronouncing!), Tom.
Tom, God bless you! I have not entered this discussion until now. But I
have to say "Thank you." I have always pronounced pseudacorus as you have
verified is correct...and I have never corrected anyone who pronouced it the
other way because I share your views on doing this also. BUT, I wish I has a
dime for every time other people have "corrected" my pronunciation...I have
just smiled and said: "Maybe so, but I prefer my way." Even though I try my
best at Latin pronuciation, I do make a lot of mistakes I fear. It has only
been in the last year that I realized I have been pronouncing I. chrysograpes
incorrectly. And then, there are the English words I nearly destroy! Warm
wishes, Clarence Mahan in warm northern Virginia among the daffodils and
blooming peach trees.
