laura* Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Either...I’ve been wondering about that too and even asked the question before so do you pronounce it differently in different occasions/accents or are you just free to choose either one? This one really requires a proper investigation; I’ve been trying to listen like a eagle to figure out if it’s an American/British English difference! I was taught that Ee- is used more often in North America and Ireland, while Eye- is typically British. But things change quickly and American English has got a strong influence nowadays. So... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I was taught that Ee- is used more often in North America and Ireland, while Eye- is typically British. But things change quickly and American English has got a strong influence nowadays. So... I do not use American English, for I am British Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGummy Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Either...I’ve been wondering about that too and even asked the question before so do you pronounce it differently in different occasions/accents or are you just free to choose either one? This one really requires a proper investigation; I’ve been trying to listen like a eagle to figure out if it’s an American/British English difference! I've pronounced it both ways. If I'm just talking with my friends it's Ee-ther (I don't think I've ever heard any of them pronounce it Eye-ther) If I want to sound more sophisticated I will pronounce it Eye-ther. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've pronounced it both ways. If I'm just talking with my friends it's Ee-ther (I don't think I've ever heard any of them pronounce it Eye-ther) If I want to sound more sophisticated I will pronounce it Eye-ther. i think i heard Mika pronounce it both ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) as for "either" and the different pronunciation between British and American English, do u know this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCW8jsykkFY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let's_Call_the_Whole_Thing_Off its part of the "When Harry Met Sally.."'s soundtrack http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Harry_Met_Sally..._(soundtrack) Edited August 20, 2009 by mari62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsina Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Okay.....one more question! Definately......definitely...or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What does the word munter means in English? I can only find= "ugly woman" in Urban Dictionary but that doesn't make sense in Mika's lyrics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Do you say MA-ture, or ma-TURE? My English teacher says the last, I think it's the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What does the word munter means in English? I can only find= "ugly woman" in Urban Dictionary but that doesn't make sense in Mika's lyrics! I've heard it can also mean drug dealer. I don't know firsthand though, seems it's a very British thing. Do you say MA-ture, or ma-TURE? My English teacher says the last, I think it's the first. I say ma-CHURE. But I've also heard it pronounced Ma-TOO-er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Okay.....one more question! Definately......definitely...or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I say ma-CHURE. But I've also heard it pronounced Ma-TOO-er. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've heard it can also mean drug dealer. I don't know firsthand though, seems it's a very British thing. Thank you! I guess we'll have to wait for the people from the Big Island to give an answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What does the word munter means in English? I can only find= "ugly woman" in Urban Dictionary but that doesn't make sense in Mika's lyrics! Neither does 'black african' I've heard it can also mean drug dealer. I don't know firsthand though, seems it's a very British thing. Hmm could be? Best option out of the three anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Do you say MA-ture, or ma-TURE? My English teacher says the last, I think it's the first. sorry, I'm with your teacher Thank you! I guess we'll have to wait for the people from the Big Island to give an answer! I've never heard the word "munter" either. Guess we need a youngling And I know I always spell definately/definitely wrong! I'm gonna start typing "defo" so I don't lead people astray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've never heard the word "munter" either. Guess we need a youngling And I know I always spell definately/definitely wrong! I'm gonna start typing "defo" so I don't lead people astray I found this on the net: MUNTER noun a very unattractive female. Origin: British Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I found this on the net:MUNTER noun a very unattractive female. Origin: British That's what I think it means (it makes no sense in Mika's lyrics unless we have misheard the line). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 That's what I think it means (it makes no sense in Mika's lyrics unless we have misheard the line). True.... "He" can't be a munter .... not in the meaning above, anyway ..perhaps Mika has developed his own slang... or it is some special Miami slang:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 A Munter ...... wow never heard of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 True.... "He" can't be a munter .... not in the meaning above, anyway ..perhaps Mika has developed his own slang... or it is some special Miami slang:naughty: Wouldn't surprise me. Or maybe Dr. John's magic chickens have taken over his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 That's what I think it means (it makes no sense in Mika's lyrics unless we have misheard the line). munter? never head of it. where is this word used in Mika's song, allegedly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxy Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 munter? never head of it. where is this word used in Mika's song, allegedly? "Sugar daddy but he's just a munter" Good gone girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 munter? never head of it. where is this word used in Mika's song, allegedly? Well-known expression round here - but only applied to women (even worse than a dog or a moose, apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Well-known expression round here - but only applied to women (even worse than a dog or a moose, apparently) ... seems it goes fine with Canadians, so maybe it's only a problem with British English:teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Okay, I have some more nuts to crack! The following words and expressions please help: that was jus sheff tho British male pop stars of his age that doesn't run with the pack. Scion Cowtow Ropey go OTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Okay, I have some more nuts to crack! The following words and expressions please help: that was jus sheff tho British male pop stars of his age that doesn't run with the pack. Scion Cowtow Ropey go OTT Sheff ? I guess thats short for Sheffield the town here .... Mika doesnt run with the pack .. that means he doesnt follow the sheep , hes different and has is own identity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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