After finding a lot of similarities between his life and recently passed away Mr. Heckles's one Chandler freaks out. He thinks he will end up along just like his dead neighbour. That his intollerance to girls' imperfections would serve him bad:
- What if I never find somebody? Or worse, what if I found her... but I dumped her because she pronounces it, "supposably"?
My dictionary translates "supposably" just fine. So it is a correct word to use. What is the problem with it for Chandler then?
- What if I never find somebody? Or worse, what if I found her... but I dumped her because she pronounces it, "supposably"?
My dictionary translates "supposably" just fine. So it is a correct word to use. What is the problem with it for Chandler then?
according to the comments here http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=5z0Gitlj9bM
ReplyDeleteSupposably is acceptable in American English but not in British English. The adverb “supposedly” means reputed or believed to be the case; purportedly.
The adverb “supposably” should be used only in the context of capable of being supposed, and this adverb is valid only in American English.
Here we go! I guess that is it. Chandler just wanted his girlfriend speaking perfect English).
While it may be easily understood, "supposably" is considered to be a mispronunciation used by children or the uneducated. The base word is "suppose." It becomes "supposed," as in "They were supposed to go to the zoo." To make this an adverb, add the suffix "-ly" to form "supposedly." As in "They supposedly went to the zoo." It is common for young children to mispronounce it "supposably." Educated Americans should not use this form, as it is incorrect. It also implies a class difference between Joey and Chandler.
ReplyDeleteYes, Chandler is showing that he is a bit of a snob. It's funny that the misuse of one word would annoy him so much that it would overshadow all of the woman's good qualities. It's also funny that his good friend Joey cannot tell the difference. It points out how different these friends are.
That is a beautiful explanaition, Rick! Thank you
Deleteit's a mix of suppose and possibily
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ReplyDeleteI am a foreigner who is obsessed with friends and I just paused the episoded to find out what is wrong with supposably lol. Thank you, Rick!
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