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McMouse | 15:30 Wed 11th Feb 2009 | History
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Why is this rank pronounced "Leftenant" in the army but "Lootenant" in the navy?
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As far as I'm aware the British say 'Leftennant' and the Americans say 'Lootennant'..................in all branches of the military.
It isn't.

The rank is pronounced "Leftenant" in British English but "Lootenant" in US English.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant#Pronun ciation
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Royal Navy still uses term "Lootenant". I know cos I served in the Navy.
Lutenant - short "lu" not long "loo"
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Loo Lu!!! But not Left.
Lieu - gotta be French innit?
Sorry, McMouse, but you're wrong. The Royal Navy say 'leftennant' rather than 'lootennant'. I know this because i also served in the RN and only left in 2004.

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