but some people call it awnnt
2007-03-26 15:16:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's actually supposed to be pronounced 'aunt' but ant has become the norm.
2007-03-26 15:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by Abigail M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brit's use awnnt. American's use ant. The eastern states use awnnt. U has the aw sound, originally.
2007-03-26 15:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by LINDA D. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
written English is standard--spoken English varies by region.
2007-03-26 16:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a regional thing.
2007-03-27 00:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Australia it sounds the same as "aren't".
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2007-03-26 22:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a matter of dialect, there is no reason.
2007-03-26 15:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋