The Medusa Fora

Villajohn wrote:I will most certainly be in Munster,via Amsterdam Schipol ,Enschede,with my toothbrush and my Good brass rubbing guide!

Is that an euphemism?


Why does the use of "an" sound odd there? Am I screwing up my grammar again?

cagliostro wrote:Is that an euphemism?


Why does the use of "an" sound odd there? Am I screwing up my grammar again?

It's not exactly a grammar problem, but yes, "an euphemism" definitely sounds wrong. In simple terms it's because, of course, although "euphemism" starts with a vowel, which would normally predict an "an" to precede it, because it's pronounced "yoo-phemism" (hey, phonetics seems to be the new Medusan craze...) the "n" on the end of the indefinite article is superfluous. As it would be in, say, "an European", or "an year", or "an you better stop rambling now, firehazard".

Euphanism,no!I used to live near Munster,i never knew about anyone brass rubbing there.....i saw THE POGUES play in Munster back in 1988,89,91,the latter gig was in Munsterland featuring Mr.Strummer.Who needs brass rubbing when THE POGUES are in town?

firehazard wrote:
It's not exactly a grammar problem, but yes, "an euphemism" definitely sounds wrong. In simple terms it's because, of course, although "euphemism" starts with a vowel, which would normally predict an "an" to precede it, because it's pronounced "yoo-phemism" (hey, phonetics seems to be the new Medusan craze...) the "n" on the end of the indefinite article is superfluous. As it would be in, say, "an European", or "an year", or "an you better stop rambling now, firehazard".

Thanks. I thought it seemed wrong, but with all the discussion of language, I wanted to be on my best behavior. I erred on what seemed correct as opposed to what sounded correct. Here are my knuckles. Ruler smack time.

And Clodagh....there's always room for rubbing.

Hi all,

uhm.. I do not seem to get the ticked ordering for Munster.. I want to buy 2 tickets. Could maybe anyone help me how or guide me through? The problem is that I don't understand the shipping/will call options. Í live in the Netherlands.. Any help would be much appreciated because I HAVE to go!!!

Thanx

They could've earned a euro or two..

But they opened Rathlin's at 7... When all the Bars in the neighborhood were already drunk dry...

What?? The Pogues are in town???

Well...that's no reason to give the people Irish beer...

Strange...

But all in all a great night in Muenster !!!