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Hegseth declares, 'I only speak American' to room full of foreign leaders (www.irishstar.com)

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[–] Bronx@lemmy.zip 6 points 8 months ago* (2 children)

Because that changes how it is pronounced

Let's say- Penguin

In spanish it is Pingüino

"Pingüino" is pronounced "pinguino" ("gui" just like in english)

While "pinguino" would be something like "pingeeno"

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[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 8 months ago

And without the diaresis, the silent u is there because gi on its own would have a soft g like English "gee" rather than a hard g like "ghee."

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[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 8 months ago

That's an easy to understand answer. I got it now! ;)

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