"l, not -l" > wrote in message
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>
> On 9-Aug-2007, "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> This is what I believe:
> The American Heritage Dictionary and The Merriam-Webster Dictionary are
> more
> authoritative sources than a self-appointed, newsgroup English teacher.
> If
> you have credentials that substantiate you being a better lexicographer
> than
> those that edited the above referenced dictionaries, please present them.
>
> --
> Change Cujo to Juno in email address.


Are you questioning the rules of pronunciation? I hope not.

As far as the specific word we're discussing, read zxcvbob's explanation,
which makes sense, to an extent.