"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
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> 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

OK. That makes sense.