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Originally Posted by UniPol
I have noticed, particularly on television, the word "important" pronounced as "impordant" mostly by young people, that really gets up my nose along with "Australia" pronounced as " " 'Stralya " by Australian tourists overseas.
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Sports commentators leave out the 'l' ie. Straya. ABC New reporters are now inviting us to "have a listen" and my least favourite is 'secatry' for secretary.