rdewar42 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Am I alone in being irked by those who pronounce this famous song as if the last word began with a "z". The English and the Americans don't seem to know any better, but what is Cllr. Steve Cardownie's excuse? ( B.B.C. Scottish news, during an item on Edinburgh's Hogmanay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Even worse is hearing... 'For the sake of auld lang syne' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Not worth getting upset about IMO. Just be glad a little part of our culture has spread so far around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Not worth getting upset about IMO. Just be glad a little part of our culture has spread so far around the world. You're right, of course, but why do it? "Syne" is from the same derivation as the word since. I'm sure they don't say "zince". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 couldnae give a flying ****** to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 couldnae give a flying ****** to be honest Sorry I can't match your eloquence. Just making conversation on what I took to be a conversational forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Sorry I can't match your eloquence. Just making conversation on what I took to be a conversational forum. Aye am the new bard, jeeze he's been deed long enough, spellings change over the years, maybe thats the reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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