Re: [CH] pronunciation

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In a message dated 98-02-06 17:48:48 EST, you write:

<< I don't want to get caught up on semantics or anything, but I would like
 > to know a few things.
 > 
 > First regarding pronunciation -
 > 
 > I always pronounce habanero with a silent "h", like <ah-ben-arow> whereas
 > a friend says <hab> (as in "have") - either or? >

Having taken quite a bit of spanish in High School and College, I'd say "ah-
bin-ero"... Okay, having said that, I called Salsa Express a couple of days
ago and placed an order for the Ultra Hot Six pack of hot sauces, the Fire-
Breathin Four Pack of Salsas and the Habanero Olives from Hell (OH, I can't
wait!!).  The operator (who had a decidedly "Mexican" accent) asked me if I
wanted one more item as I would then receive a discount.  I said sure and I
promptly added the Habanero Peppers From Hell.  Now she (the operator that is)
definately pronounced it "ah-bin-ero"!  So, for what it's worth...
peg

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