I know there is no set way to pronounce it, but can you tell it gets on my nerves....
who agrees with me?? :)
2006-09-13 04:43:45 · 6 answers · asked by Yentl 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Actually, the pronunciation comes from the French, and should not sound like (a pool) cue, but "coo".
2006-09-13 04:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by Solstice 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't say Cue-pon, I say Coo-pon. I don't really find it as annoying as some other pronunciations, but I think Coo-pon sounds nicer than Cue-pon.
2006-09-13 11:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bug's Mama 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My mom taught me to say Cue-pon. Maybe its a regional thing. (Midwest for me). But I, on the other hand, HATE to hear people say COOPON. I can understand your frustration because I feel it too. Only the other way around. Funny, huh?
2006-09-13 11:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by answers999 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm from the south. Most people say "cue-pon". To me, "coo-pon" sounds pretentious!
2006-09-13 11:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do NOT pronounce it 'cue-pon'! I pronounce it 'coo-pon' - but that's because I'm English..!
; )
2006-09-13 20:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a friend that pronounces it like Ron White...more like
coo-pn
2006-09-13 11:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by nascarmommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋