Learn To Say It Correctly!!

BlueRidgeHomeRN · Jun 30, 2008

bonnie nurse said:

check spelling of "annunciation". it should start with an e.

not if you are catholic--but then the "a" is capitalized!

Bonnie Nurse · Jun 30, 2008

Ennunciate is to speak clearly and distinctly.

Annunciate refers to the making of a Saint.

Pronounciation is to pronounce the word correctly.

It's a usage thing.

Music in My Heart · Jun 30, 2008

Ennunciate is to speak clearly and distinctly.
Annunciate refers to the making of a Saint.
Pronounciation is to pronounce the word correctly.
It's a usage thing.

Enunciate and pronunciation... it's a spelling thing.

Annunciate also means "to announce" as in "The annunciator on the IV pump is blinking because there's an occlusion.

suespets · Jun 30, 2008

ennunciation is not the same as annunciation(when the arch anger appeared to Mary telling here she was pregnant w/ Jesus

suespets · Jun 30, 2008

Immagrant & emmigrant (or emmigate) are'nt the same either.

suespets · Jun 30, 2008

what language is latte? it's not spanish(leche)

nightmare, RN · Jun 30, 2008

Latte is Italian.

suespets · Jun 30, 2008

oops ,spelled emmigrate incorectly,also misplaced apostrophe b/t wrong letters; Cant believe I did that! dork...!!!!!!!!! sue

Atheos · Jun 30, 2008

Also, you don't talk correctly. You speak correctly.

Talking is the mere act of utilizing language with your voice. Speaking is conveying thoughts and ideas with voice. Small difference but that is why you talk with one another but speak to a crowd.

kristenncrn · Jun 30, 2008

This thread is giving me a brain attack.

I honestly think most of these are more humorous than truly annoying (or is it humerus?)

What bugs me is the deliberate ones - aks, for example. I have a friend who refuses to say "ask." To her, it's like a badge of honor. That futility drives me nuts.

And by the way - most of you would hate working with me. I can't pronounce anything so I most often say "that thingie" or "the m-one..." I can usually spell, though.

I also really get annoyed by anyone who chooses a $10 word when a 50 cent one would do. ?

K

And I also agree with previous posters who point out regional differences - I actually really enjoy those myself.

MassED, BSN, RN · Jun 30, 2008

Doesn't it just drive you insane when someone tells you that Mr. Smith's O2 STAT is 96%?
It's O2 SAT people! Sat, short for saturation. I even hear respiratory therapists saying this. I am sooooo tempted to say something next time, but I know it's just petty, so I needed to vent here. Thank you.

Where I worked in N.C., vomit was "WOMICKING" - I'm not kidding. It was a commonly understood and accepted term for vomiting. ?? Where I live now, when a person comes in vomiting... the first time I heard this, a patient says "I've been throwing since last night..." I said, "what were you throwing?" She looked at ME like I had three heads. :chuckle

Interesting how regions have accepted terms.....

Jamesdotter · Jun 30, 2008

Also, you don't talk correctly. You speak correctly.
Talking is the mere act of utilizing language with your voice. Speaking is conveying thoughts and ideas with voice. Small difference but that is why you talk with one another but speak to a crowd.

like "translate" vs "interpret"?