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"Haitch" on the BBC!

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BlueBelle Wed 28-Jun-17 22:17:32

Haitch is the modern correct pronunciation I think you ll find the 'aitch' is the older way of pronouncing it You ll find all younger people say 'haitch' just like Porsche became porcha at some point and armonds became al -monds and Nestles (nessels) became nes lez Language and pronunciation is changing all the time

phoenix Wed 28-Jun-17 21:47:43

Watching "The Week The Landlords Moved In" on BBC1, and leaving aside the issues on the state of the properties and the attitude of the landlords, I was a bit shock at the person doing the voice over saying "Haitch" when referring to HMO's (houses of multiple occupancy).

Shouldn't people doing commentaries be expected to pronounce words correctly?