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From: Terry_L_Parker@cup.portal.com
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Subject: Re: Pronunciation of 'char'
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Date: Tue, 13-Oct-87 05:52:55 EDT
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Since 'char' is short for 'character' it would seem logical to me that it
be pronounced as in 'care'.  Unless, of course, you pronounced 'character' as
'charr-actor'.