• massacre@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        Agreed. Does it have two Ts? Then it’s not datta which you just instinctively rest as dah-ta

  • WindyRebel@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    It doesn’t matter. Pronounce it either way because it’s acceptable.

    Language is fluid and communication is about understanding the intent of what you’re saying. If someone doesn’t know what you mean by pronouncing it either way, then they are being obtuse and need a quick punch in the dongle.

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      3 months ago

      Same, and when I catch myself doing that, I wonder why I do it, then move on with life and do it again later.

  • TryingToActHuman@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Both. I feel like one of them always tends to fit the conversation better than the other, but which one that is seems to be totally random.

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    3 months ago

    I use both. One feels more singular while the other feels more plural though I can’t tell you which when you ask me. We have to sneak up on it together.

    I have the same issue with “Thuh” and “Thee” for “The.”

    • Limfjorden@feddit.dk
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      3 months ago

      “The” does have two pronunciations depending on if the word after it starts with a vovel sound or not. It’s “Thuh” for consonants and “Thee” for vowels.