A Conversation for Why Americans call Aluminium, Aluminum

Can't say that word

Post 1

abbi normal "Putting on the Ritz" with Dr Frankenstein

Never been able to say it or spell it!smiley - laugh
*American*
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Can't say that word

Post 2

FordsTowel

So, ... When I see the word Aluminium, I pronounce it as spelled; and, when I see the word Aluminum, I drop a syllable, right?

Just as I pronounce lift differently than elevator?

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