Topic: Getting closer, but still no pronunciation guide! (Read 1341 times)

Drygioni · « **on:** May 08, 2006, 04:58:51 pm »

While perusing different English dialects on Wikipedia (this is what I do all day, everyday) I came across this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_English

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Jough - a drink

Should anyone be interested in this? Probably not.

NOT AGAIN: How odd! While randomly learning about the English language on Wikipedia for the second time today, I found the occurence of the word 'Jough' once more. Just perhaps... this is how our illustrious admin's name is pronounced. Really though, Johkh?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unusual_English_words#.22ough.22_words

Roger · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2006, 09:33:56 pm »

Here's a hint from the man hi'sself:
http://touamb.com/index.php/topic,1242.msg23067.html#msg23067

jough · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2006, 10:03:27 pm »

Jough actually means "ale" in Manx Gaelic.

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Drygioni

Getting closer, but still no pronunciation guide!

Roger

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jough

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