LL-L "Etymology" 2010.04.16 (02) [EN]

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From: Heiko Evermann <heiko.evermann at gmx.de>
Subject: LL-L "Etymology" 2010.04.16 (01) [EN]



> That sounds very possible to me.  Sandy or somebody might be able to tell
> us
> if the come/keam shift is possible in Scots?

Well... Spelling aside, to my ears "keam" is the typical American
pronunciation of "to come".

Heiko



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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Etymology

“Typical American pronunciation,” Heiko?! What sort of American English is *
that*, and what *is* the pronunciation of “keam”?


Regards,
Reinhard/Ron



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