Changing Pronounciation

An interesting article about the changing pronunciation of some words in British English: “The Pronunciation of Controversy“.

The interesting fact is that, while most changes are due to the influence of American English on British English, in some cases such as the one at issue, the change has nothing to do with the American standard and appears to be an “internal British affair”.

Apparently, there is some debate about whether English spelling needs to be simplified: “Unthinkable? Simpler spelling” and a reply: “These variations on English spellings simply won’t work“.

Wasn’t it already complicated enough?!