Monday, August 31, 2009

MELBOURNE

I was warned before we came here that Melbourne is pronounced like "Melbin," and I have now realized that this is because the Aussie accent is in some ways similar to a Boston accent.  That is, both accents drop "Rs."  So, just as I would never call Boston Harbor "Boston Harbaa," I will also return to call Melbourne "Melbourne."

Maybe.

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