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From: ag028@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Barbara Hamel)
Subject: Re: Pronunciation of foreign words
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James Linn (James_Linn@nortel.com) wrote:

: If they say "Ull" for Hull and "Halmyer" for Alymer with long vowel 
: sounds on the first syllable, they might just be from West Quebec.

Then how do you explain the old joke about the "CH" logo painted at
the mid-point of the ice surface in the Montreal Forum, the one that
explains it stands for "centre h'ice"?

: It should be noted that for francophones, Hull and Alymer are 
: foreign words. For Ottawa high school students they are popular
: drinking destinations.

Mais oui.  When on a tear, go to the Chaudiere.

Barbara "if you're underage, they don't care" Hamel
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Barbara Hamel           |  Oh Christ. This is only the second time I've ever
bhamel@fas.harvard.edu  |  been quoted in someone's sig. And both times it's
                        |  had to do with something Canadian.     - Dan Case
