Things people say that annoy you...

[sweet angel]

My friends do this. Their kids take nappy-naps, and when it comes time to bathe, they go in the tubby.

 

[becjlek]

Sweet Angel

I think that is what she means.

 

[OhMari]

"Warsh" for wash..

My mother-in-law does this one and she knows better. She thinks it is cute and funny. She has a 4 sisters and 2 brothers. One of her sisters has twisted words so long her speach is all wrong. People actually snicker and laugh at her behind her back. Sad.

 

[Imzadi]

SaLmon instead of pronouncing: sa-mon.

OfTEN instead of OFFen.

MELK instead of milk. There's no e in milk. There's not even Vitamin E.

To-mah-toes instead of to MAY-toes

Vahz- instead of vAAse (vase). We were at Tiffany's and someone called it a vahz. I guess for that price, it should be pronounced differently.

 

[Amberle3]

OfTEN instead of OFFen.

I've only heard the T not pronounced in teenagers. According to the dictionary it's now acceptable to NOT pronounce the T, but with the T is the correct pronunciation that my British grandparent taught me.

And since the root of the word is "oft", where the T is definitely pronounced, it make sense.

Vahz- instead of vAAse (vase). We were at Tiffany's and someone called it a vahz. I guess for that price, it should be pronounced differently.

From what I can tell VAASE is a distinctly American pronunciation - again the root of the word is "vas" which I believe is the "ah" sound.

 

[Imzadi]

According to the dictionary it's now acceptable to . . .

I wonder if Cal-E- fornya will be in the dictionary someday as an acceptable pronunciation, listing the root as being a former Governor pronounced it that way.

I say carmel instead of care-a-mel. I'm pretty sure a Starbucks employee was making fun of me, repeating it to a fellow co-worker. But as long as it's in the dictionary, I'm not changing it!

<sigh> Guess, I'll have to accept hearing ofTen since it is in the American dictionary now. Being from Brit. Canada, it makes sense you'd hear more of the British pronunciations.

 

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I think there are 2 types of "annoying" things people say that are being discussed. The grammatical errors (double negatives, incorrect word usage) and pronunciation differences.

Pronunciation differences are not considered disordered speech if the pronunciation is used by the speakers dialectical group. They might be annoying to those who don't hear them often, but they are not considered "wrong".

I think most people revert to their native dialect when they are comfortable. I know I do. If most of those on this board could hear me, my educational level would definitely be in question!! I think people should embrace dialectical differences in America. I think it is interesting the way our language has evolved in different regions and among different ethnic groups. I don't want to sound like Katie Couric or even the local newscaster. I am proud of where I'm from and how my speech identifies me. If someone assumes that I am less intelligent or educated then that makes them wrong!

I would second the use of "flustrated". This absolutely kills me. Pick a word, are you frustrated or flustered?

I also dislike the addition of 's to proper names that don't include it like 'O Hana's and especially Victoria's Secrets. It is Secret! Read the catalog cover.

 

[sweet angel]

A woman in my son's karate class used to tell me that she wished her son was more "voisterous".

 

[pfishgirl]

i don't know if this qualifies but i HATE it when i am sick and i go to the doctor's and the doctor says so how are WE today? we'll if WE were feeling well then WE wouldn't be at the doctors office now would WE ?????

 

[Amberle3]

I think there are 2 types of "annoying" things people say that are being discussed. The grammatical errors (double negatives, incorrect word usage) and pronunciation differences.

Very true!

As a Canadian I hear certain words pronounced differently by Americans than I'm used to. The one that grates on me most is "foyer" as (like every Canadian kid) I was taught the French pronunciation, which is more like "foe-yay". Every time I hear "foy-er" I cringe.

Then there's "roof", pronounced around here more like a "tooth" sound and in much of the US more like "rough".

My fiance's best friend practically goes into hysterics every time I say the word "about" - I don't hear any difference in how we say it, but he apparently does.

Years ago when I was visiting relatives in California I received a very snotty lecture from a cousin on my pronunciation of "been", which we pronounce like "green" and he (and according to him the entire US and the rest of the sentient world) pronounced as "bin".

Oddly enough I was at the chiropractor's office on Friday and got into a Disney discussion with a woman there (it's amazing what wearing a Disneyland shirt will do) an part way through she suddenly asked if I was American. She claimed I have an American accent. I have no idea what that would be.

 

[sweet angel]

My fiance's best friend practically goes into hysterics every time I say the word "about" - I don't hear any difference in how we say it, but he apparently does.

Canadians tend to pronounce it "a boot". My BF loves hearing it pronounced that way. When we were in EPCOT, he was trying to get the girl in Canada to say it.

 

[SnowyPrincesses:)]

I pronounce about, not like a boot although I know people that do. I pronounce been like bean. One of my friends is a wisecracker and everyday has some knee slapper that she claims put her into Hi-sterics. LOL, I'm acually waiting everyday I get to work with her for that word. It irked me at first but she is SOOOOOOO funny and with her particular brand of humour...I guess it works now.

 

[lissawynn]

I thought of another one. My FIL says "cousint" instead of "cousin". It makes me nuts!

 

[ibouncetoo]

irregardless..............

This one annoys my sister so much, she says "disirregardless" just to be a smart alec.

Pre-planning......making a plan already is "Pre"

Orientated instead of oriented....I've even heard news anchors do this....makes my flesh crawl.

 

[TDC Nala]

"So-Security." Sometimes it comes out "Sosh-Security"

Even politicians say this instead of pronouncing out "Social Security"

 

[Diva of Dragons]

HI!
I didn't think of any new ones. I just wanted to address the "expiry date" post. It is actually the proper term in the U.K. and Australia. It's even written that way on the card. I only know because I have friend in Australia. The first time I heard her say it, my ears almost popped off. I've gotten used to it though!

 

[minkydog]

Working in the healthcare field I get to hear a lot of interesting stuff--like the baby's "umbiblical cord", requests for "skrong" pain relievers, going to the "skamergency room", people "vomicking", can't "make water", bowels "locked up", and of course, "high blood".

I have heard of parents using mango and pizza to treat vomiting(it doesn't work.) also tying an onion to a baby's wrist to "cook out" the fever (also doesn't work). I knew a grandmother that swore she could cure asthma by making her kids smell a goat every day Another who fattened up her premie with "Co'cola and mashed potatoes" That actually did work, but I don't recommend it.

And then you have those who call because they have "difficulty breathing"--their nose is stopped up. Or a high fever-temp over 101. Or low grade fever--temp under 102 Or dehydration-they threw up once. OR when you ask what is the problem, launch into a blow-by-blow account of the last two weeks and MUST tell you the whole story or they are going to pop!

As the ol' seargent used to say, "Just the facts, ma'am."

 

[MidNite]

Vahz- instead of vAAse (vase). We were at Tiffany's and someone called it a vahz. I guess for that price, it should be pronounced differently.

My grandfather would always say that if it cost more than $20 it was a "vahs". I only ever heard him say "vaas" otherwise.


I found a website with 100 Most Often Mispronounced Words and Phrases in English

 

[sweet angel]

How about "stuffnin'" instead of "stuffing"?

 

[Girls Scout Leader]

Abbreviations have become so common place. Especially with the internet. But now people are speakingthem that way.

"Roe Versus Wade" is now spoken as "Roe-v-wade" very quickly.

But my biggest pet peeve is one that is written.. when the aprostrophe (I think that is spelled wrong?) is misplaced, and used as simple plural. I work in a home imporvement store (Hint: It's orange) and I HATE seeing signs that read: "Light Bulb's $2.97 each". Or "All Sale's End Saturday Midnight". UGGGGG!!!