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Old 09-09-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CutiePie2000
And then there is lieutenant: is it LOO-tenant or LEF-tant? I think the LEF-tenant is the Canadian pronunciation, but to me, that's just dumb. There is no "F" in lieutenant.
As far as I know the entire English-speaking world pronounces with the 'F' sound in it.... except of course for the Americans and I think the Australian Navy or Airfore (can't remember which). It's werid yes, but tradition...
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