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Wayne_Kozun

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Pronunciation of Poa Annua
« on: June 15, 2006, 10:17:22 PM »
Whenever I hear discussion of Poa on TV the announcers (just like tonight on TGC) pronounce it as "Po Anna".  I didn't take any Latin at school but shouldn't the Poa rhyme with Boa (as in constrictor) and shouldn't the "U" be pronounced in Annua?

Or am I just being too anal?
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RichMacafee

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Re:Pronunciation of Poa Annua
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2006, 10:20:12 PM »
You are right

..and you're being anal ;)
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Joe Hancock

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Re:Pronunciation of Poa Annua
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2006, 10:22:59 PM »
Wayne,

You are correct in your pronunciation. What you often hear on TV or elsewhere is lazy English.

I look at it this way: with so many people mispronouncing, using the wrong words, not knowing what some words mean, etc. it is like and endless supply of comedy material...or is it materiel? ;D

Joe
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