Originally posted by purclecowAbsolute rubbish!
No its not.... it is if you do not speak correct english but if you attend ellocution lessons you will find that the correct queens english focuses on the (e) on the end as the word is not spelt scon! and is in fact spelt scon(e) and the e brings out the O sound such as bon(e). the E at the end can be refered to as a magic e due to the effect it has on preceeding vowels.
Scone is the exception which proves the rule. No exception, no rule.
To tell the god's honest truth, I've been scraping the barrel of my brain to think up another example. But I can't.
So, I can only presume (because I'm sure as hell not going to concede) it's pronounced differently because it's a Scottish word and the usual English logic doesn't apply to it.
Okay, I admit, I'm not sure if it is a Scottish word or not, but you do pronounce it scon.
Maybe the e's a mistake?
Originally posted by shavixmirThis Scottish QUICK BREAD is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked which is pronounced Skon, however Today's versions are more often flour-based and baked in the oven and this is the english version pronounced scon(e).They come in various shapes including triangles, rounds, squares and diamonds. Scones can be savory or sweet and are usually eaten for breakfast or tea.
Absolute rubbish!
Scone is the exception which proves the rule. No exception, no rule.
To tell the god's honest truth, I've been scraping the barrel of my brain to think up another example. But I can't.
So, I can only presume (because I'm sure as hell not going to concede) it's pronounced differently because it's a Scottish word and the us ...[text shortened]... ure if it is a Scottish word or not, but you do pronounce it scon.
Maybe the e's a mistake?
so it depends what version of the scon/e is and whether it is the scottish oat version or the english flour version. the e in not an accident. it also depends on whether you speak english or scottish english as they are quite different.
Originally posted by purclecowSo, Am I right?
This Scottish QUICK BREAD is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked which is pronounced Skon, however Today's versions are more often flour-based and baked in the oven and this is the english version pronou ...[text shortened]... it also depends on whether you speak english or scottish english as they are quite different.
Is the original pronounciation scon or scone?
Originally posted by shavixmirthe original scottish scone was and still is a "Skon"
So, Am I right?
Is the original pronounciation scon or scone?
and the english one is also a scone and is pronounce "scone" but it all depends on whether you are talikng about the one made from flour or the one made from oats?
Originally posted by PaulieI just found quorn in my grocery store here in Washington DC. I bought the faux chicken patties, will try it tomorrow night. 🙂
Shame 😉 Can you get quorn over in the States yet? It`s a mushroom derivative that can be shaped to pretty much anything, burger patty`s, chunks, mince etc It`s very good for cooking chilli`s for veggies 😀
Originally posted by geniusi have not tried the scottish version though i am not found of scottish oatcakes and like english oatcakes but i deffinately do not like english scones made with flour...they are yukky
your kidding, right?
have you tried them plain, with tomato sauce? or in a roll? or with a sausage? or...or...or...😲
Originally posted by purclecowI know two sorts of scones.
i have not tried the scottish version though i am not found of scottish oatcakes and like english oatcakes but i deffinately do not like english scones made with flour...they are yukky
Potato scones
And the little round floury scones.
I used to eat both with strawberry jam, but nowadays I just prefer my strawberries as strawberries with a wee bit of champagne to wash them down with.