Current Events > The way Canadians pronounce -ou- (like in "about") is really ugly

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GhettoFlip 08/08/17 5:38:46 PM #1:	I can't explain it. It's one of the most jarring and grating sounds I can think of Lots of times I'll be watching something on YouTube, and the person speaking sounds super normal (sometimes I'm unaware they're even Canadian) but then the "-ou" comes out and I'm like "ugh" --- #linning <cite>GhettoFlip posted [p:884420240] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>I can't explain it. It's one of the most jarring and grating sounds I can think of Lots of times I'll be watching something on YouTube, and the person speaking sounds super normal (sometimes I'm unaware they're even Canadian) but then the "-ou" comes out and I'm like "ugh"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/08/17 5:39:38 PM #2:	ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:884420291] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 08/08/17 5:39:38 PM #3:	"Ow" Not sure why that's so grating to you... --- "Cuz yung bucks be finnin n fruntin up a reap G know what it is"-Naysaspace <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:884420292] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>"Ow" Not sure why that's so grating to you...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YookaLaylee 08/08/17 5:40:34 PM #4:	I don't know why, but I pronounce "sorry" like a Canadian now. Soory. I've never even been to Canada so I don't know how it happened. --- https://media.giphy.com/media/26gsuNHaqCPgziZYA/giphy.gif <cite>YookaLaylee posted [p:884420346] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>I don't know why, but I pronounce "sorry" like a Canadian now. Soory. I've never even been to Canada so I don't know how it happened.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Colorahdo 08/08/17 5:41:29 PM #5:	Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it Every time someone makes this topic a bunch of Canadians come in and say they've never heard of this. I've spent a lot of time in western Canada, from Yukon to NWT to BC and AB... and EVERYONE does it. Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I think 1) it's less obvious in easterners and 2) Canadians can't hear their own accent --- But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them - bring them here and kill them in front of me ~Jesus Christ <cite>Colorahdo posted [p:884420400] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> Every time someone makes this topic a bunch of Canadians come in and say they've never heard of this. I've spent a lot of time in western Canada, from Yukon to NWT to BC and AB... and EVERYONE does it. Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I think 1) it's less obvious in easterners and 2) Canadians can't hear their own accent</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/08/17 5:41:59 PM #6:	Colorahdo posted... Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it Every time someone makes this topic a bunch of Canadians come in and say they've never heard of this. I've spent a lot of time in western Canada, from Yukon to NWT to BC and AB... and EVERYONE does it. Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I think 1) it's less obvious in easterners and 2) Canadians can't hear their own accent i live in the west ive heard eh but only from old people --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:884420434] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Colorahdo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> Every time someone makes this topic a bunch of Canadians come in and say they've never heard of this. I've spent a lot of time in western Canada, from Yukon to NWT to BC and AB... and EVERYONE does it. Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I think 1) it's less obvious in easterners and 2) Canadians can't hear their own accent</quote> i live in the west ive heard eh but only from old people</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 08/08/17 5:42:01 PM #7:	It's aboot dignity. It's aboot respect! --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:884420438] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>It's aboot dignity. It's aboot respect!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 08/08/17 5:43:40 PM #8:	Colorahdo posted... Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I say this. But no one says Aboot except weirdos trying to be funny and Newfies. --- "Cuz yung bucks be finnin n fruntin up a reap G know what it is"-Naysaspace <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:884420544] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Colorahdo posted...</cite> <quote>Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west </quote> I say this. But no one says Aboot except weirdos trying to be funny and Newfies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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orcus_snake 08/08/17 5:48:04 PM #10:	who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls. --- "Warwick are you jungling" "No I'm standing by the wolves because I miss my family" <cite>orcus_snake posted [p:884420776] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/08/17 5:48:47 PM #11:	orcus_snake posted... who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls. dude chilll wtf --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:884420821] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>orcus_snake posted...</cite> <quote>who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls.</quote> dude chilll wtf</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Airhammy 08/08/17 5:52:17 PM #12:	I'm in BC and never heard anyone around here pronounce it "aboot" unless it's a joke. Eh is rare but it happens. Mostly as a joke as well. --- http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/ <cite>Airhammy posted [p:884421033] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>I'm in BC and never heard anyone around here pronounce it "aboot" unless it's a joke. Eh is rare but it happens. Mostly as a joke as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 08/08/17 5:52:47 PM #13:	Canadian here. I've never heard "aboot" from someone who didn't come from Saskatchewan unless you count like, Americans making fun of Canadians "eh" is definitely a common thing though --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:884421058] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>Canadian here. I've never heard "aboot" from someone who didn't come from Saskatchewan unless you count like, Americans making fun of Canadians "eh" is definitely a common thing though</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Volkswagen_Bros 08/08/17 5:54:51 PM #14:	They pronounce about more like "a boat". Stupid topic btw. --- Look! my foot is on the rope! My FOOT is on the rope. If it weren't for that ref, I would've been champion! - Alexa Bliss <cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted [p:884421175] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>They pronounce about more like "a boat". Stupid topic btw.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Deadpool_18 08/08/17 5:56:51 PM #15:	orcus_snake posted... who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls. I feel like you're angry about something else. --- We're whalers on the moon, we carry a harpoon, but there ain't no whales, so we tell tall tales, and sing our whaling tune. <cite>Deadpool_18 posted [p:884421281] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>orcus_snake posted...</cite> <quote>who gives a shit, its like you are used to something your whole life and once it gets challenged by any slight alteration yoru fucking reality crumbles, holy shit I need to calm down but people need to grow a fucking pair of damn balls.</quote> I feel like you're angry about something else.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhettoFlip 08/08/17 6:07:18 PM #16:	averagejoel posted... Canadian here. I've never heard "aboot" from someone who didn't come from Saskatchewan unless you count like, Americans making fun of Canadians "eh" is definitely a common thing though Maybe you're imagining a different sound? Cause I'm not talking about "aboot", which I've only heard only South Park This is what I'm referring to https://youtu.be/G7H5NkGxC1o?t=6m listen to anytime he says "out" --- #linning <cite>GhettoFlip posted [p:884421862] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>Canadian here. I've never heard "aboot" from someone who didn't come from Saskatchewan unless you count like, Americans making fun of Canadians "eh" is definitely a common thing though</quote> Maybe you're imagining a different sound? Cause I'm not talking about "aboot", which I've only heard only South Park This is what I'm referring to https://youtu.be/G7H5NkGxC1o?t=6m listen to anytime he says "out"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArtVandelay 08/08/17 6:08:41 PM #17:	electricbugs2 posted... Colorahdo posted... Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west I say this. But no one says Aboot except weirdos trying to be funny and Newfies. --- Vandelay Industries Importing & Exporting <cite>ArtVandelay posted [p:884421941] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>electricbugs2 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Colorahdo posted...</cite> <quote>Also a ton of people say "eh" all the time in the west </quote> I say this. But no one says Aboot except weirdos trying to be funny and Newfies.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Syko_Darksyde 08/08/17 6:08:44 PM #18:	Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol). --- Remember, if you find yourself alone riding through green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium. And you're already dead. <cite>Syko_Darksyde posted [p:884421945] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhettoFlip 08/08/17 6:11:52 PM #19:	Syko_Darksyde posted... Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol). I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it --- #linning <cite>GhettoFlip posted [p:884422124] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Syko_Darksyde posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol).</quote> I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/08/17 6:12:36 PM #20:	GhettoFlip posted... Syko_Darksyde posted... Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol). I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it im assuming you mean saying aboot nope --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:884422174] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>GhettoFlip posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Syko_Darksyde posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol).</quote> I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it</quote> im assuming you mean saying aboot nope</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GhettoFlip 08/08/17 6:15:02 PM #22:	Kaname_Madoka posted... GhettoFlip posted... Syko_Darksyde posted... Kaname_Madoka posted... ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol). I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it im assuming you mean saying aboot nope I never said it sounded like "aboot", which I just pointed out I've only heard on South Park --- #linning <cite>GhettoFlip posted [p:884422320] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GhettoFlip posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Syko_Darksyde posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kaname_Madoka posted...</cite> <quote>ive lived in canada my whole life and never heard that other than americans jokingly doing it</quote> This. We should be making fun of the way they say roof (they pronounce it (rough lol).</quote> I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it</quote> im assuming you mean saying aboot nope</quote> I never said it sounded like "aboot", which I just pointed out I've only heard on South Park</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/08/17 6:15:30 PM #23:	DuranOfForcena posted... why is everyone assuming that TC meant "aboot" and then just brushing it off as having never heard it before? of course you haven't heard something that no one says and that TC isn't claiming that anyone says. he never said they pronounce it "aboot". he's talking about the way they actually pronounce it, which is markedly different from the way most Americans pronounce it. that's an undeniable fact. what's so difficult to understand about that? because aboot is a meme and CE is filled with memes --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:884422362] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote>why is everyone assuming that TC meant "aboot" and then just brushing it off as having never heard it before? of course you haven't heard something that no one says and that TC isn't claiming that anyone says. he never said they pronounce it "aboot". he's talking about the way they actually pronounce it, which is markedly different from the way most Americans pronounce it. that's an undeniable fact. what's so difficult to understand about that?</quote> because aboot is a meme and CE is filled with memes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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s0nicfan 08/08/17 6:16:40 PM #25:	DuranOfForcena posted... why is everyone assuming that TC meant "aboot" and then just brushing it off as having never heard it before? of course you haven't heard something that no one says and that TC isn't claiming that anyone says. he never said they pronounce it "aboot". he's talking about the way they actually pronounce it, which is markedly different from the way most Americans pronounce it. that's an undeniable fact. what's so difficult to understand about that? That's my fault. I wanted to reference south park so I quoted a line that used "aboot" and that kind of tainted the whole discussion. My bad. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:884422448] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote>why is everyone assuming that TC meant "aboot" and then just brushing it off as having never heard it before? of course you haven't heard something that no one says and that TC isn't claiming that anyone says. he never said they pronounce it "aboot". he's talking about the way they actually pronounce it, which is markedly different from the way most Americans pronounce it. that's an undeniable fact. what's so difficult to understand about that?</quote> That's my fault. I wanted to reference south park so I quoted a line that used "aboot" and that kind of tainted the whole discussion. My bad.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Swagnificent119 08/08/17 6:32:40 PM #27:	Soar-ey aboot that, won't happen ah-gain. --- https://i.imgtc.com/SlrVNVn.jpg <cite>Swagnificent119 posted [p:884423372] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote>Soar-ey aboot that, won't happen ah-gain.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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averagejoel 08/08/17 6:44:54 PM #30:	GhettoFlip posted... I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it or maybe some of us don't talk that way because there's a huge amount of variation in the way Canadians talk GhettoFlip posted... Maybe you're imagining a different sound? Cause I'm not talking about "aboot", which I've only heard only South Park This is what I'm referring to https://youtu.be/G7H5NkGxC1o?t=6m listen to anytime he says "out" he sometimes adds a bit of an "ee" sound at the start of the word I'm guessing he's from Ontario? how are you used to hearing the word pronounced? --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:884424062] in The way Ca... [t:75651091]...</cite> <quote><cite>GhettoFlip posted...</cite> <quote>I'm guessing you guys are just so used to hearing (and saying it) that you don't notice it</quote> or maybe some of us don't talk that way because there's a huge amount of variation in the way Canadians talk <cite>GhettoFlip posted...</cite> <quote>Maybe you're imagining a different sound? Cause I'm not talking about "aboot", which I've only heard only South Park This is what I'm referring to https://youtu.be/G7H5NkGxC1o?t=6m listen to anytime he says "out"</quote> he sometimes adds a bit of an "ee" sound at the start of the word I'm guessing he's from Ontario? how are you used to hearing the word pronounced?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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