why is quixotic pronounced Like That
@coriander is this another one of those “we refuse to correctly pronounce words from countries which tried to invade us” things
@Lady I believe so, yes
@coriander spanish armada was 1588 and don quijote was published 1605/1615 so like,
@coriander i think brits should Try Harder generally but i guess this one is legit
@coriander . @Satsuma reminds me that brits are also Super Racist about spain
@Lady spanish,
@clayote oxford dictionary of english says you should NOT use the spanish pronunciation
@Lady oh no
@Lady In the UK some people pronounce Don Quixote like that is why