How do you pronounce items?
Is the L silent in Balm?
OED gives only the silent “l” pronunciation for salmon, balm, and calm. M-W lists both pronunciations for balm and calm, but only the silent “l” pronunciation for salmon.
How do the British pronounce things?
Words that are pronounced differently in the UK and in the US
| Word | UK pronunciation | US pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Often | OF-uhn | OF-tuhn |
| Herb | hERB | HURB |
| Privacy | PRIV-uh-see | PRAI-vuh-see |
| Neither | NIGH-thuh | NEE-thuh |
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Jan 26, 2021
What means item?
(Entry 1 of 3) 1 : a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article. 2 : an object of attention, concern, or interest. 3 : a separate piece of news or information.