Michael Howard's pronunciation of people

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passing tyke - 06 Mar 2005 21:55 GMT

I've often seen it written that Michael Howard's pronunciation of
'people' sounds odd to many Brits (presumably to those who don't share
it). I've never heard him say it so I'm curious. What is it in
phonetic terms that has arouses such interest. Better still, has anyone
got a sound clip?

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James Salsman - 12 Mar 2005 19:18 GMT

> I've often seen it written that Michael Howard's pronunciation of
> 'people' sounds odd to many Brits (presumably to those who don't share
> it). I've never heard him say it so I'm curious. What is it in
> phonetic terms that has arouses such interest. Better still, has anyone
> got a sound clip?

Who is Michael Howard? There is likely to be more than one.

Sincerely,
James Salsman

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einde. ocallaghan - 13 Mar 2005 00:39 GMT

>> I've often seen it written that Michael Howard's pronunciation of
>> 'people' sounds odd to many Brits (presumably to those who don't share
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>
> Who is Michael Howard? There is likely to be more than one.

The leader of the British Conservative Party. There are also definitely
more than 2 people called George Bush, but everybody knows who we're
talking about. ;-)

Regards, Einde O'Callaghan

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Michael Howard's pronunciation of people