This newsletter looks at Old England Christendom, but it’s amazing how the environment of Dark Ages England still has an impact on the Anglo-sphere today; everything from our language, concepts of justice and our sensibilities and attitudes.
Having eaten a few scones in recent days, I can confirm that my pronunciation is indeed the correct one - long "o" due to the "e" on the end, just as you say!
Try asking what a small round bread thing is called. Regional variants know no bounds. For the record it’s a ‘bun’.
Having eaten a few scones in recent days, I can confirm that my pronunciation is indeed the correct one - long "o" due to the "e" on the end, just as you say!