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Tim C. wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:51:58 -0500, erilar
> wrote:
> >The sound spelled "ch" varies not only with position within words, but
> >with dialect area. It's a lot closer to "k" in the Berlin area and very
> >close to "sh" in others.
>
> I know. Which is exactly the point of this thread isn't it?
> Want to guess how "Eichkatzerlschweif" (squirrel-tail) is pronounced,
> for a laugh ?
Oh, it's not hard for me, but I would imagine it would be impossible for
our francophiles and most of the Americans I know.
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Mary Loomer Oliver (aka Erilar)
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