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"Gyro": how is it pronounced
Janet Wilder wrote:
>On 12/7/2014 8:58 AM, Becca EmaNymton wrote:
>> On 12/5/2014 11:46 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>> On 12/5/2014 7:49 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>> Becca EmaNymton wrote:
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>>>>> If Hispanics rolled their r's that long, it would take a long time to
>>>>> say anything. I do okay on my r-rolling, but try as I might, I can not
>>>>> roll the r in Pedro, I seem to hit a wall.
>>>>>
>>>>> Becca
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>>>> For some things taking a long time is an asset.
>>>> Us with Latvian genes can roll Rs like a champ... has mostly to do
>>>> with the tongue action... a talented kisser comes in handy as one gets
>>>> older, if you get my drift. 
>>>>
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>>> I used to be able to roll my r's very well, but with half of my tongue
>>> missing, I can no longer do it. My Latina friends make fun of me.
>>
>> In spite of everything you have gone through, Janet, your speaking voice
>> sounds fine, nobody would ever know unless you told them. You are
>> resilient, you bounce back and you keep rolling through the punches. You
>> inspire me.
>>
>> Becca
>>
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>Thank you, Becca.
>
>Janet, the rubber ball :-)
Janet has balls! LOL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaldeen
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