On 2013-11-09 12:02:29 +0000, Nick Maclaren said:

In article ,
Sacha wrote:
On 2013-11-09 08:53:54 +0000, Martin said:

Hemero carllis. ;-) The opportunities for debate are endless e.g. Nye
fophia or Niphoffia (Kniphofia) I knew someone who pronounced Dahlia
as 'Darlia' but don't know anyone who pronounces Fuchsia as Fooksia.

The Dutch do.

That would make sense to Dutch and German speakers. I should probably
have said 'anyone British'!

We aren't all total monoglots, you know! I have to remind myself
that it's Fyooshier - that's very foxing :-)


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Even a British polygot is more likely to call it 'fewsher' because
everyone else does, including the places that sell them. The name
'Fuchs' isn't common in UK, after all. Try calling it a 'fooksia' and
just watch out for the looks you'll get! It probably sounds a bit rude!
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Sacha
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