NPR's Weekend Edition touches nerve with their pronunciation of emu

Amy Martin
August 25 2020 - 8:02am
"Ee-mew" or "ee-moo" - do we really need to say it louder? Picture: Shutterstock
"Ee-mew" or "ee-moo" - do we really need to say it louder? Picture: Shutterstock

It started with a lost pet bird and it ended with an international debate (read: correction) about the pronunciation of one of Australia's national animals.

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Amy Martin

Amy Martin

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

As the lifestyle reporter, I love finding out what makes people tick and giving insight into the different ways that you can enjoy the city we live in. Email: amy.martin@canberratimes.com.au

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