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To think an English teacher should know the correct pronunciation of Glamis?

332 replies

susannahmoodie · 16/09/2015 06:15

As in Thane of......?

Or is it now ok to say "glam-mis"??

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OldCrowMedicineShow · 16/09/2015 06:28

Glamis is a small village a few miles from Forfar in the county of Angus. Famous for its castle. Birthplace of the Queen Mother.

Fatfreefaff · 16/09/2015 06:27

It's from Macbeth. Also name of Queen Mum's childhood home - hence the snob value.

ShadowLine · 16/09/2015 06:24

And having never heard of Glamis, the teacher's pronunciation looks like a reasonable guess phonetically speaking.

AlbusPercival · 16/09/2015 06:24

Yes Shadow, MacBeth, so English teachers really ought to know

ShadowLine · 16/09/2015 06:23

I've never heard of this. I'm guessing that Glamis is the name of someone or somewhere. Is it from a poem or story?

Lweji · 16/09/2015 06:21

Did it keep you awake all night?

OldCrowMedicineShow · 16/09/2015 06:19

It is pronounced 'Glamz'.