why do we say Chrismas Instead?

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why do we say Chrismas Instead?

Of CHRISTmas i.e why don't we pronounce the t, when we say chrsitmas.

2007-12-19 04:11:44 · 4 answers · asked by The exclamation mark 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Because we're celebrating the birth of Chris. Chris Griffin.

2007-12-19 04:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is difficult to pronounce the labial and dental sounds of m and t together wtihout a pause so it comes out krismaas .... my speechie wife would be proud of me!

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2007-12-19 04:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by athanasius was right 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

What? - I've always spelled it Chrismas.

2007-12-19 05:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by cheir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

maybe it is because the t is silent because of the m. I dont know, good question

2007-12-19 04:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Kara Joy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋