peter wrote:

> it seems that you pronounce the "o" in pho like the "u", only much
> shorter, in "burn". But then, it all depends in what country you are

My Vietnamese friends laugh when I try to pronouce it. They say it,
almost like it was a question (fuhh), with their voice getting high at
the end. I tried, but I'm hopeless.

Good idea, to those who suggested that we wear pho colored shirts. LOL

Becca