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Old 10-12-2010, 09:46 PM   #6
monster
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Originally Posted by jimhelm View Post
cure EE us, or CURE ee us?


eta: I think most latin based languages put the default emphasis on the second to last syllable. (with 'syllable' being an exception, of course.)
I disagree because I would say one of the main differences between brit and american english is which syllable is stressed.
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