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> because they used dots Written language should be pronounceable - it's a written rendition of a spoken language. Even math formulae are pronounceable. How ar
by denton-scratch 4y ago
> because they used dots
Written language should be pronounceable - it's a written rendition of a spoken language. Even math formulae are pronounceable. How are you supposed to pronounce “français.e.s”?
- hashmush 4y agoNot really the main point of my comment, but okay. Firstly, mapping symbols to sound is arbitrary and based on convention. I don't speak French, but I wouldn't say français.e.s is that much worse than français(e)s, pronunciation-wise. But I do agree that -.e.s is a bit odd. Kinda like w/ and w/o in English. I mean, seriously, why isn't it w. and w.o. like any other abbreviation.
- denton-scratch 4y agoI think it's more like "s/he". It's a typographical notation with no common understanding of how it's supposed to be pronounced.