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wnylib

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15. It is pronounced "Am-a-gone"

Reply to True Dough (Reply #9)

Sat Jan 28, 2023, 07:50 PM

Jan 2023

with the accent on the first syllable. The middle syllable is too soft and unstressed to sound like the word "I." But the last syllable is pronounced like the word "gone." When spoken, it very much does resemble the question, "Am I gone?" Or, "Am a goner."

And it is a funeral business.

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Clever business names [View all] True Dough Jan 2023 OP

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Ya know, True Dough Jan 2023 #2

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I know but the logo doesn't look like it has an O underpants Jan 2023 #13

Something tells me EYESORE 9001 Jan 2023 #3

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A family name, but amusing nonetheless. Marcuse Jan 2023 #8

I'm going to guess True Dough Jan 2023 #9

It is pronounced "Am-a-gone" wnylib Jan 2023 #15

Curl Up & Dye for a hair salon IcyPeas Jan 2023 #10

Sounds like True Dough Jan 2023 #12

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Skittles! True Dough Jan 2023 #16

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