Re: [GZG] Full Thrust Lite

Oerjan Ariander wrote:
>> Actually, for a language derived from the attempts of French speaking
>> soldiers to pick up German speaking barmaids, we have remarkably
regular
>> rules for pronunciation; it's just that far too many of them come
from
>> French.
>>     
>
> Although "Slough", though... :-p
>
> (Hint: the placename above does *not* rhyme with the other two words
:-/ )
>   
Great example, but...
That's both a proper noun, which type tends to have unique 
pronunciation, and in this case
nearly predates the Norman invasion (first recorded use as "Slo" way 
back in 1096 per wikipedia). Besides, it's in Berkshire, West of London 
and in the heart of England's "nearly more dialects than people" region.
Got an example that isn't a proper noun ?

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