Spoken English can be quite far removed from written English. Say "could´ve" quickly several times, and the sound is almost like an "f"
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Spoken English can be quite far removed from written English. Say "could´ve" quickly several times, and the sound is almost like an "f"
I’m going to be honest with you...
I’ve just googled what you were referring to as I didn’t really get what you meant , and even after reading about it for a few minutes I still don’t.
Read my reply to Chilco!!
To be fair if I was to say it , I pronounce it “ cudah”
It depends and needs more words around it. The "f" sound is very weak/and often omitted in spoken speech. There will be variations depending on where it is spoken and the "kinda peepil" speaking.
I agree, the derivation of “could of” is ironic, as it seems to have come about by people trying to correct the mispronunciation of “could’a”, which is a common idiom. Using it in written speech makes no sense, however.
Little to choose between Spam and Manure, so I care very little!So West Ham are not incurring your ire anymore Chilco!!
I salute you!! A much more measured response. " I care very little." As for "spam" wasn´t it a disgusting tinned meat product that I have not missed in over 50 years? And "manure" is that wonderful product we put on our gardens to improve the soil quality and goodness of our plants. So Manchester United fans should think themselves lucky to have what is supposedly a derisory term, being used to refer to their team.
I think you will find could of originates with could've. A simple and wide-spread mistake which DRIVES ME BONKERS!
If you read my post prior to that one, you will see I agree with you. And yes, it drives me bonkers too!
A common failing of mine is a lack of willingness to do my background reading...
