[Vision2020] Diseased Duck Liver

[Saundra Lund]

Hi Scott,

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/foie%20gras
Click on the audio symbol to hear the PC way to say diseased duck/goose
liver.


HTH,
Saundra Lund
Moscow, ID

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-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Scott Dredge
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:07 AM
To: viz
Subject: [Vision2020] Diseased Duck Liver

What is the proper pronunciation of "foie gras".  I'm sure I botch it
everytime I try to pronounce it.  My best guess ebonically would be "fwa
gwa".  But is this correct?  My other guesses are "foy grass" and "fwa
grass".  "Diseased duck liver" is easier for me to pronounce and is a more
accurate description, but if the message is that "foie gras" = "diseased
duck/goose liver cause by  keeping ducks/geese in small cages, inserting a
metal tube down their throats, and force feeding them to enlarge their
livers" I want to make sure I'm pronouncing "foie gras" correctly.
Otherwise the message will be lost to foie gras affectionado who have no
idea what I'm talking about when I say "foy grass".

-Scott