Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

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lol, the english language will never cease to amaze me!

2006-12-31 09:01:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys

i wished i knew.....english was always my worst subject*

2006-12-31 09:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ollie B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Same reason Philanthropy isn't spelled the way it sounds...

Plus, it just looks better.

2006-12-31 17:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by falzalnz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lol i have no phucking idea why........but i love the English language........so unique.......

2006-12-31 18:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by SpinKick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋