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It is pronounced PRIME-er in England! But probably will be
changed to primmer by an EEC directive.
Jim
> It's amazing how many people don't realize that "primer" (a small book
> used to bring you up to speed on something) is pronounced "primmer" --
> not PRIME-er, as you would if it were an undercoat for a paint job.
> "E-Primer" is an inspired name, but I'd hate for it to reinforce this
> already pervasive misunderstanding. Now, there IS something called
> Z-Prime that lets you paint over galvanized metal, oily surfaces, and
> even Andreas' old E-mail postings . . .
> Arthur Comings
> GeoQuest
> Corte Madera, California
> atc -at- corte-madera -dot- geoquest -dot- slb -dot- com
