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12-09-2009, 11:07 PM

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Anybody know why Canadian "ou" sounds a lot like "oa"? Is this due to Scottish influence?

About - aboat
Going out - going oat
House - hose

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12-09-2009, 11:47 PM

Cornerguy1

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Perhaps this thread would help http://www.city-data.com/forum/canad...-vs-aboot.html

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