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I can't speak for everyone downunder but I would pronounce schedule with the same sound as scheme. George, does this help. Anne has also given you the New Zealand version "Skidule"
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I guess it depends on whether it is a Yankee pronouncing it in Australia, or an Aussie pronouncing it here, but, 'as above' is what's normal.
It's not much of an issue- I can't figure out why some north americans say 'anyways' with an S on the end, or when you count, well, when TV commentators count, they leave off the 'and', eg we'd say "one hundred and eleven", or "three hundred and fifty-six", but we hear you leaving out the ampersand. It sounds weird to us!
Anyways, I'd better get back to my work sked-yule!
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The way it's supposed to be pronounced of course. Shed-you-al Don't start on aluminium or things could get ugly,
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OK, I was a little confused before. Now, I'm still confused
The reason I asked, I was watching something on the tube the other night. One character was supposed to be Australian. He said shed-you-al. It just sounded strange. I've been around a number of folks from Australia and have watched a number of Australian movies ( you guys produce some outstanding flicks by the way! ) and I've never noticed shed-you-all before.
Looks like it's optional. David, don't worry, I know better than to go anywhere near aluminum. and it's not like the U.S. doesn't have plenty of it's quirks regarding the language. I'll never forget the first time I ever heard those little sausages in a can referred to as Vi-eeeen-ers.
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Yes, George- Bart Simpson calls them wieners on TV here, but no aussie would use that word!
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This sounds like a conversation to Crack a Tinny...
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