Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Game Recap and Discussion (SPOILERS)

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Re: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Game Recap and Discussion (SPOILERS)

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earendel wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:08 am
Bamaman wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:13 pm I said Toilken. The executive producer said spelling didn’t matter so I’m counting it.
I'm not sure you should - the spelling can't change the pronunciation, and "TOIL-ken" isn't the same as "tol-KEEN" or "TOL-ken".
Judging by how Paula Deen says "oil," I'm guessing "Toilken" would be a soundalike for a lot of Southerners.

Alternative answer 1: given that the i is basically silent in the most common American pronunciation of his name, I think shifting it shouldn't be considered to do much damage pronunciation-wise.

Alternative answer 2: it's okay to be lenient as your own judge at home.
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Re: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Game Recap and Discussion (SPOILERS)

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earendel wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:08 am
Bamaman wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:13 pm I said Toilken. The executive producer said spelling didn’t matter so I’m counting it.
I'm not sure you should - the spelling can't change the pronunciation, and "TOIL-ken" isn't the same as "tol-KEEN" or "TOL-ken".
The i is silent. 😆
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