Avoirdupois (quote, dictionary)

[pvande55]

Let's have some fun. Ask five people to pronounce this word without the aid of a dictionary or internet device. I bet you get five different pronunciations. Few have ever heard the word, much less know what it means.

[steiconi]

Ah vwah doo pwah

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by steiconi

Ah vwah doo pwah

That is also how I pronounce that word, as I do every time that Chris Christie appears on my TV screen.

[sll3454]

Originally Posted by steiconi

Ah vwah doo pwah

That's how I would say it.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

And I most certainly have heard it used in conversations.

[pvande55]

I am surprised at the lack of diversity in responses. Here are some I heard: A-voyer-da-poise, A-vwah-da-poss, A-vore-da-plus, and Avoid-a-puss.

[Deserterer]

Originally Posted by pvande55

I am surprised at the lack of diversity in responses. Here are some I heard: A-voyer-da-poise, A-vwah-da-poss, A-vore-da-plus, and Avoid-a-puss.

I think they were messing with ya