December 26, 2010, 20:40
KallehChi-CAW-go
There was an interesting
article in the Tribune today about locals' pronunciation of
Chicago. I suppose I have to admit that I say "Chi-CAW-go." The author of the article, Casey Bukro, calls those who say "Chi-caaaa-go" linguistic carpetbaggers.
He/she (?) has some other complaints as well, such as the frequent use of "environment." I hadn't noticed, but I see the point. Similarly, the author dislikes "if you will," and I have to agree. It always seems so contrived.
December 26, 2010, 23:47
tinmanI've never heard it pronounced "Chi-caaaa-go." I've only heard "Chi-CAW-go."
December 27, 2010, 02:34
zmježdI've never heard the
chi of the first syllable pronounced with a
ch[/i /tʃ/ of [i]cheat, but with the
sh, /ʃ/, of
she.
It always seems so contrived.All language is contrived. It's the nature of the beast.
December 27, 2010, 15:54
KallehOh, it is pronounced with an "sh," that's right.
One does hear "Chi (really "shi")-caaaa-go" here, Tinman.
December 28, 2010, 19:55
CaterwaullerI can't tell what the difference would be between "aaaa" and "aww" - can you give word-use examples for me, please?
I've also heard shi-caw-ga, with the final syllable almost swallowed.
December 28, 2010, 21:13
goofyquote:
Originally posted by Caterwauller:
I can't tell what the difference would be between "aaaa" and "aww" - can you give word-use examples for me, please?
Do you pronounce "cot" and "caught" the same?
December 29, 2010, 21:02
KallehYes, CW. Goofy has it. "aaaaa" isn't quite "ah," but closer to it than "awwww."
I really need to learn that IPA!
December 29, 2010, 22:39
zmježd Goofy has it. "aaaaa" isn't quite "ah," but closer to it than "awwww."Yes,there's a difference between dialects that maintain the
caught-cot distinction and those that do not.