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ann1962
Have to say this is one of the poorest tests of speech patterns I've seen. I say both 'root' and 'rout' for route for instance. 'Root' is usually a road. 'Rout' is a set of directions or a set routine like a postal delivery route. Never heard of any of those things for an easy course. How about something for us oldtimers like 'cupcake,' 'sand box', or 'basket weaving?'. Not sure what they think the difference between Upper Midwest and general American is either. As far as I know they are the same thing.
ann1962Your Linguistic Profile: |
70% General American English |
10% Dixie |
10% Yankee |
5% Midwestern |
5% Upper Midwestern |
Have to say this is one of the poorest tests of speech patterns I've seen. I say both 'root' and 'rout' for route for instance. 'Root' is usually a road. 'Rout' is a set of directions or a set routine like a postal delivery route. Never heard of any of those things for an easy course. How about something for us oldtimers like 'cupcake,' 'sand box', or 'basket weaving?'. Not sure what they think the difference between Upper Midwest and general American is either. As far as I know they are the same thing.