Can I pronounce the word 'potato' (British English) in the same way as 'tomato'?

[Susan2]

Hello again,

can I pronounce the word "potato" (in British English) in the same way as "tomato" ?

What I mean is : Can I say "pot[a]to" or do I have to pronounce this like "pot[ae]to" in British English ?

Susan

[Alan]

Hi,

In my island we make a distinction between the pronunciation of 'potato' and 'tomato'. But then the choice is yours.

Alan
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[Molly]

<<In my island we may a distinction between the pronunciation of 'potato' and 'tomato'.>>

Typo alert!

[Alan]

Many thanks.

Alan
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[Susan2]

Hello back Alan,

which island do you come from (I come from the north of Germany - Hannover).

Susan

[Molly]

Why "in my island" and not "on my island", Alan?

[Haihao]

[Susan2]

What I learned at school is (as far as I can remember):

"On" is used when something touches something else at one point. Contrary to this, "in" means more "within". This is why you live "in a country" (and probably also "in an island") and you play or lie "in a street".

Is this right, Alan ?

Susan

[Alan]

All right by me.

Alan
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[Alan]

Hi again,

My island is the UK.

Alan
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[Susan2]

I learned the UK consists of two islands - Great Britain on one hand and Northern Ireland on the other (Northern Ireland lies in an island different from Britain) ??

Susan