Maggie: How do you say the name A-E-N-U-S? I have a presentation to do in class and I think it's pronounced 'anus'.
Bonnie: Uh.....don't say anus. That isn't right. I think the the 'a' is silent. It's probably ee-knee-us or something.
Maggie: Cause I don't want to stand up in front of the class and say 'anus'.
Bonnie: Ok....well don't. Say anything but anus. The 'a' is silent.
A couple days later...
Maggie: So I had my presentation...
Bonnie: Oh? How did it go?
Maggie: I said Anus.
Bonnie: You didn't.
Maggie: I did.
Bonnie: I told you not to say anus.
Maggie: I know but couldn't find how to pronounce it!
Bonnie: So when in doubt, fall back on 'anus'?
Maggie: The teacher corrected me. It's not 'anus'.
Bonnie: 'A' is silent?
Maggie: *sigh* Yup...
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