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Old 04-02-2003, 09:55 PM
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Question Re: Re: nitpick

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Of course, the difference is only noticeable when written. In speaking, there is no difference between "Pan-Hel" and "Panhel" or "Pan-Hellenic" and "Panhellenic." Which probably adds to the confusion.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong (and I know if I'm wrong someone will - ), but I always thought that in "Panhellenic" (NPC) the "h" was silent. So technically, pronounced, wouldn't it be "pan-ell-en-ic" for NPC and "pan-hell-en-ic" for NPHC?
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