(03-04-2019, 08:01 AM)Ed Hurst Wrote: Pronouncing every consonant was how I learned to spell all those words English stole from other languages. I seem to recall it started with "pee-oh-plee" so I could remember how to spell "people." But I'm still a big fan of phonics.
or. Pee opp el I use both. Brits and Americans often place emphasis on different syllables. Taking that to to the nth degree is a fun self amusement. Kids do this, I simply couldn't stop upon reaching adulthood, too much fun.