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Originally posted by SplitzSTG
Yes, the pronunciation does depend on if the Phi is followed by another letter or not. Accept it and let it go.

Allow me to retort:
[Incorrect and completely unsupported statement]! Accept it and let it go! Deal with it! Period! End of discussion! [other lame and utterly useless imperative device used by message board posters to attempt end the discussion early thus distracting attention from the fact that the statement is absolute bollocks]!

Find me one published source that supports your statement about pronunciation. An article. An internet link. A greek language textbook. Anything. Until then, I will EXcept your comments and let them go.

Originally posted by SplitzSTG
We have a Greek brother. No, a REAL Greek. He took exception to our 'greek' alphabet because it is not at all 'THE' greek alphabet. We didn't require him to learn ours under the understanding that he "know how to pronounce them so as to not offend another GLO".

So your pizza guy is right, if we were in Greece. You'll find that the american greek system is very different than anything that has to do with actual greeks.

Hey Mr. Literal: I understand that sarcasm tends to lose some of its sharp edge in the wee dark hours of the morning, so get a few winks, have a cup of coffee and read it again by light of day. Hint: The pizza guy was a metaphorical figure.

Thanks for the tutorial on the American Greek system though.

I’m dying to hear how the Greek alphabet is not the REAL Greek alphabet, and how ethnic greek members of fraternities and sororities have to change their pronunciations so as not to offend other GLO members.

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