In a mixed assembly like the House of Commons it is only to be expected that some curious pronunciations of common words will be heard (writes a London correspondent). I have noticed the following: —The Prime Minister always speaks of his " coh-leagues," and pronounces "cost" as "colist." Mr Clynes invariably refers to the "adjornment," as though thß 'V were left out of the word. Mr Kirkwood, rich in historical instinct, speaks of "arkeeves" for "archives." Mr Ernest Brown, although he represents a Midland constituency, always says "Shrewsbury" as it is. spelt, and.not ' 4 Showsbury," as'it should be. The name of the constituency of Mr Amery is constantly mispronounced. Members will call it ''Spark'-brook," with the accent on the first syllable. The accent properly should lie on the last-
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 18182, 19 September 1924, Page 10
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