Why, oh, why must every seemingly intelligent and well-read person mispronounce "accreditation"?
It seems simple enough to me. There is a "t" in there, following the "di" and yet I always hear a "d" instead.
The provost announced, "The accrediDation board will visit campus tomorrow."
Why?
It baffles me. Do you say, "I'm going to put this purchase on my crediD card"? Well, that would just be ridiculous, wouldn't it?
I now add this ridiculous offense to my bag of baddies. Please help spread the word that it is pronounced "accredi-T-ation". It suits you to a "t".
Until next time, Happy Grammaring!
Susan K. Morrow
Grammar Grouch
