PRONUNCIATIONS
To the Editor, "The Listener" Sir,-Your correspondent, Peter Beaty, makes a suggestion concerning the right pronunciation of certain words. During his recent visit to New Zealand His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester had occasion several times to use the word " Centenary "; and in three several cases he said it in three different ways, viz.: "Centenary," " Centennary" and " Centeenary." No doubt His Highness was loath to offend the susceptibilities of those who favour one or other of these ways of pronouncing this word. But I think many people would be grateful for an authoritative lead in this matter. Yours, etc.,
H. W.
LEE.
Auckland, December 17, 1939. (BBC recommend " Centeenary," with accent on second syllable. We recommend you to use ‘* Centennial.’’-Ed.)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 30, 19 January 1940, Page 11
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122PRONUNCIATIONS New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 30, 19 January 1940, Page 11
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