_number8_Dec 25, 2023

Why does America say 'merry christmas'?

https://lemmy.world/post/9953638

Why does America say 'merry christmas'? - Lemmy.World

while it seems everyone else says ‘happy christmas’ which imo is a way better phrase, it’s very … pragmatic. happiness is more attainable than merriment. how often is anyone merry?

Show threadNounsAndWordsDec 25, 2023

We like to brag about our ability to still pronounce the R sound.

Similar to why Brits say Happy Christmas, honestly.

Show threadIWantToFuckSpezDec 25, 2023
Lol no. You yanks can’t pronounce the R. The only real R is a rolling R. If your tongue is not tapping and vibrating against your palate you are not pronouncing an R.
Show threadTulipanJones
If Americans aren’t pronouncing an R, then what letter are they pronouncing?
Dec 25, 2023 at 11:06amWeb
Show threadIWantToFuckSpezDec 25, 2023
[ɹ]
Show threadCubbyTustardDec 25, 2023
[ɹ]if