September 28, 2006
2:43 pm | news | comment Tomayto

The Lein Sisters have raised an interesting discussion regarding regional differences in in word selection and pronunciation. My personal point to debate is the correct elocution of the word coupon. I always say “coo-pon,” while it seems most others say “cue-pon.”

Of course, I think most others are wrong, but it could certainly be me. How do you say it? I know in college we discussed the “coo-pon” rate, which I think has been my influence, despite my mother’s tendency to cut “cue-pons.”

Update: Jen sent me an interesting report illustrating the issue. Glad to see coupon in the top ten.

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