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neil k
neil k asked in Society & CultureCultures & GroupsOther - Cultures & Groups · 5 years ago

Why do Americans say Canadians say "aboot"? We say "aboat"?

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  • susan
    Lv 7
    5 years ago
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    Language evolves. When I watch a movie with Scottish characters speaking their version of English, I need subtitles.

  • 777
    5 years ago

    No, we say a-bout.....like a bout in a fighting match. Unless you are from the Maritimes or NFLD....then it may be a bit different. (Love our maritimers / NFLDers though!)

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    You do, according to us. It's only a dialect.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I've never said that. Not sure why you think I have.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Depends on the region.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Because we hate canadians.

  • ?
    5 years ago

    It is a stereotype. Americans are dumb.

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