bouche Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I finally have got an explanation for the pronunciation of the word COLONEL!from Wikipedia of courseThe odd pronunciation of the word comes from the British adaptation of the rank; when it was incorporated into their military in the mid-1800s, the spelling was taken from the French military rank Colonel while the pronunciation was a Spanish loan word, Coronel. Gradually, slurring of the word lead to Coronel to become [ˈkÉœËrnl], which is still used today despite the spelling.In the modern age, a Colonel is usually a military title rated as the highest field rank below the general grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 thats very interesting. (and that wasnt in purple, it really was interesting) ive always wondered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Believe it or not... every year I write the word up on the board and let the kids try and figure it out. Gets them every time.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I thought it had something to do with the French word colonne, or column - viz., the guy who was at the head of a column of soldiers. Hmm... must investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Believe it or not... NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Somehow I just dont' think the british military knew how to spell back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) Dearest Lazlo Whenever the kids bust on me for my spelling (which seems to be all to often) that shuts them up, every time.Believe it or ... Edited May 18, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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