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Lieutenant
Why is this rank pronounced "Leftenant" in the army but "Lootenant" in the navy?
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The rank is pronounced "Leftenant" in British English but "Lootenant" in US English.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant#Pronun ciation
The rank is pronounced "Leftenant" in British English but "Lootenant" in US English.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant#Pronun ciation