Burnt Quote by Dodie Smith I Capture the Castle
““We burnt the salt and the herbs (in America it is correct to drop the h in herbs---it does sound odd.)””
About This Quote
The quote humorously notes a linguistic quirk about dropping the “h” in “herbs” in American English.
In simple terms: American English often drops the “h” in “herbs”.
Be aware of regional pronunciation differences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel
- language learning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do dialects differ?
- How does language shape identity?
Pronunciation varies by region.