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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 month ago (2 children)

At this point I realize I've most likely ever only come across the mispronounced version...

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Isn't the dictionary out of date then?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sure is. Someone should tell Meriam.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

If they don't listen, time to escalate to Webster.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

The British seem very happy with keeping the "-tre" ending but pronouncing it "-ter" for centuries.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 month ago

Not surprising, I think they even mispronounced it in an episode of Futurama. Just a shame because the proper way sounds so much better.