Tom
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>I would like to suggest that you are using what might be termed “proper English”, be it England or the United States. Pronunciation of the English language differs within neighborhoods, cities, and regions of each of our countries.

No, not "proper English", but these words are more-or-less universally pronounced this way over here. Obviously different parts of the world have different ways of saying words. I'm just interested in language, accents, grammar, etc.

What made me write this was the pathoLOGY thing. I just couldn't believe my ears. Is that right?

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>I have been to places where the native language is English (in any of its forms) and have not been able to understand the residents.

Like Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham (england). Tell me about it! :-)

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>Some areas I have visited do not know what Guinness Stout is. Now, that is a true indication that you are in a less than civilized area of the world! :)

In the Gambia, ex British colony, where English is a second lang., they brew Guiness! But it's not like over here, but I liked it.

Terry