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Use of "Despite" | Expression: A week tomorrow

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Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:42 pm Pronunciation of the word 'Sciatica'

Hi In Pakistan almost 99% of people pronounce the word 'Sciatica' as sh-a-tee-ka. My main concern is the first sh as in she. Could you please tell me if it is also correct? Isn't the start of the word same as in science? Tom

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Wed Nov 15, 2006 13:38 pm Sciatica

As in 'science', yes: [sai'atik9].

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