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Old 04-02-2001, 10:08 AM   #78
Sir_Tainly
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Originally posted by Moiraine:
Usually, after a long while of mispronouncing, the written name changes to adjust to the spoken name. (Like "Ottawa" or "Grenoble" ).
I am willing to bet that "Worcester" will be spelled differently in a century or two - alas, I won't be there to collect the prize ...
I disagree I think people like the fact it is spelt oddly, catches out tourists who wish to go to "War-cester", to where?

(I had this done to me in France when I mispronounced a place name and I didn't even bat an eyelid when someone ask if this was the train to Gatwitch airport )

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