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Rexk · 07-31-2006, 01:32 PM

Why do you guys pronounce the word "Niche" like neesh...and Americans pronounce it like nitch?

Agent 488 · 07-31-2006, 01:37 PM

both are valid. http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/niche

BradM · 07-31-2006, 01:37 PM

Because nitch sounds like another way of explaining how one has a wicked rash, or "itch". Neesh sounds more reasonable.

Kevsh · 07-31-2006, 01:42 PM

You pronounce "rich", 'ritch'
So why would you pronounce "niche" the same way?

JFK · 07-31-2006, 01:44 PM

Because we speak the Queens English and we are right

JuggernautXUG · 07-31-2006, 01:45 PM

I pronounce it as "neesh"

Mr. Soul · 07-31-2006, 01:45 PM

Canadians spell and pronounce many worlds differently. "Colour" is how they spell color, for example. They're a different country, see.

Doctor Dre · 07-31-2006, 01:45 PM

I pronounce it niche ... I'm french canadian.

Rexk · 07-31-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

Because we speak the Queens English and we are right

Where Im from...a Queen means something else

Bryan G · 07-31-2006, 01:50 PM

Because we rock....

Vitasoy · 07-31-2006, 01:50 PM

I pronouce it as nitch

Beejeebers · 07-31-2006, 01:53 PM

Why do some americans pronounce roof as ruff? Does a dog say woof or wuff?

I always found that strange, but then I remembered, I don't really care that much. Different strokes for different folks.

Webby · 07-31-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

Because we speak the Queens English and we are right

Correct

Niche was never anything else but "neesh".

Learn to speak properly

Webby · 07-31-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexk

Where Im from...a Queen means something else

And that's something else you managed to fuck up

Wiggles · 07-31-2006, 01:57 PM

wow had no clue americans pronounced it like that.

Mediachick · 07-31-2006, 02:02 PM

'niche' is originally a French word meaning 'shelter'. The right way to pronounce it is 'neesh' and not 'nitch'. There is a lot of words that comes from the French language and used by English ppl unproperly. Then again same for English words integrated in the French language.

Sarah_Jayne · 07-31-2006, 02:04 PM

I say neesh. Nitch just sounds wrong to my ears.

Sarah_Jayne · 07-31-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejeebers

Why do some americans pronounce roof as ruff? Does a dog say woof or wuff?

I always found that strange, but then I remembered, I don't really care that much. Different strokes for different folks.

We had a teacher in middle school that said ruff...was made fun of all the time

IWantU_Jeff · 07-31-2006, 02:12 PM

damn its like 101 all over.. going from french pronounciation to english heh.. thought Id get away from that comin to CR.. lol

its "neeche" because its a french word as far as I know... I think MediaChick posted that too tho.. (just read over quickly)

Webby · 07-31-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IWantU_Jeff

damn its like 101 all over.. going from french pronounciation to english heh.. thought Id get away from that comin to CR.. lol

Brad Gosse · 07-31-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevsh

You pronounce "rich", 'ritch'
So why would you pronounce "niche" the same way?

You're kidding right?

If "rich" was spelled "riche" you would have a point.

I say "niche" like neesh. It just sounds cooler ;)

LadyMischief · 07-31-2006, 02:30 PM

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/niche

JFK · 07-31-2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webby

Correct

Niche was never anything else but "neesh".

Learn to speak properly

Thanks EH , I'll put in a good word for you with her Maj

directfiesta · 07-31-2006, 03:07 PM

there is a snitch here ....

madawgz · 07-31-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevsh

You pronounce "rich", 'ritch'
So why would you pronounce "niche" the same way?

both are good ways of saying it

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 07-31-2006, 03:19 PM

i pronouce it nitch, the T is silent

Elli · 07-31-2006, 03:19 PM

And how would you pronounce "nouveau riche?"

Odie · 07-31-2006, 03:22 PM

It's Neesh!!!! not nitch...

Webby · 07-31-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

Thanks EH , I'll put in a good word for you with her Maj

Thank you my man

Will do the same for you.

When you get a knighthood - do you kneel on the left or right knee??

RuthB · 07-31-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

You're kidding right?

If "rich" was spelled "riche" you would have a point.

I say "niche" like neesh. It just sounds cooler ;)

Brad you turn me on

Fucksakes · 07-31-2006, 04:12 PM

lol reminds me of a time I was talking on the phone with a chick from california, she wouldnt stop making fun of the way I talked, things I nevered noticed. but she thought it was cute/cool.. whatever.

Webby · 07-31-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fucksakes

lol reminds me of a time I was talking on the phone with a chick from california, she wouldnt stop making fun of the way I talked, things I nevered noticed. but she thought it was cute/cool.. whatever.

Get the same stuff almost every time I speak to folks in the US - phrases get repeated back in an attempted mimic

And.. while on the subject - got to say, people in the US are *very* polite - least the one's I speak to

maja · 07-31-2006, 04:31 PM

I've always pronounced it "Neesh", but you knew that already!

JFK · 07-31-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Webby

Thank you my man

Will do the same for you.

When you get a knighthood - do you kneel on the left or right knee??

Kneel? Kneeeeeeeel???????????? What's this Kneel shit??

JimmiDean · 07-31-2006, 06:13 PM

We have a Capital...
You guys have a Capitol.
same thing, but who the hell knows why.
Now if you excuse my I must get back to my pint of ale.

Webby · 07-31-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK

Kneel? Kneeeeeeeel???????????? What's this Kneel shit??

Well... Mag is not exactly a tall girl and she has to bang this sword on your shoulder, - least that's what I'd prefer to believe.

BUT if it means creeping and being subserviant - well, I'm really cheap that way

KrisKross · 07-31-2006, 07:35 PM

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

Webby · 07-31-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisKross

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

Very useful and relevent term KK - especially on GFY

Quote:

Bollocks -
(vulgar; originally ballocks) testicles; verbal rubbish (as in "you're talking bollocks"). The somewhat similar bollix is found in American English, but without the anatomical connotations or vulgar sense, meaning 'mess up'.

Especially handy for all religous and political threads

Kimo · 07-31-2006, 08:07 PM

i say nitch

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