JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "l, not -l" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 9-Aug-2007, "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
>>
>>> Then, the dictionary is wrong.
>> Based upon your past history of posts here, I figured you'd say that.
>
>
> The dictionary's explanation violates the rules of English pronunciation. If
> you disagree, explain why, in detail. If you believe the word we're
> discussing is an exception, explain why.
>

So... *all* the dictionaries are wrong, and you are right?

Clue: Look up the etymology of a word to get an idea why it's
pronounced weird. ("crappie" was borrowed from French "crapet" I
thought it was gonna be something German with an umlaut)

Best regards,
Bob