Funny pronounciation of the word Heroin..

[OneMoreRep]

Why do some people pronounce Heroin as "Hair-on" as opposed to "hair-oh-win"?

Since when did the pronunciation of this word become so misconstrued?

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[Hulkotron]

What is the ethnicity of such people?

[Nomad]

Is it still gay even if you get paid?



jk

I have never heard anyone pronounce it "Hair-on".

[King Shizzo]

What is the ethnicity of such people?

racist post reported.

[OneMoreRep]

What is the ethnicity of such people?

Last time I heard it mispronounced it was actually by a "white" rapper on the radio.

Prior to that instance, I was watching an interview on youtube where a radio host was interviewing Frank Lucas and upon speaking of his Heroin sales, would continuously pronounce it as "hair-on".

This mispronunciation is not necessarily limited to any ethnic group.  I am just wondering whether both forms are actually acceptable or is it a slang term used for the drug in certain groups.

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[King Shizzo]

Last time I heard it mispronounced it was actually by a "white" rapper on the radio.

Prior to that instance, I was watching an interview on youtube where a radio host was interviewing Frank Lucas and upon speaking of his Heroin sales, would continuously pronounce it as "hair-on".

This mispronunciation is not necessarily limited to any ethnic group.  I am just wondering whether both forms are actually acceptable or is it a slang term used for the drug in certain groups.

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its a combination of stupidity and/or ghetto slang.

[Primemuscle]

Why do some people pronounce Heroin as "Hair-on" as opposed to "hair-oh-win"?

Since when did the pronunciation of this word become so misconstrued?

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Unfortunately, many people cannot speak proper English although it is their first language. Three of my grandchildern who grew up in Germany speaking German as their first language, speak English better than many American's do. I suspect the English language, as we know it, will continue to degrade as people start speaking as they text. Complete words and sentences will be a thing of the past. However, language evolves with the times. This has always been the case.

[Primemuscle]

its a combination of stupidity and/or ghetto slang.

I thought the ghetto slang for heroin was smack.

[OneMoreRep]

Unfortunately, many people cannot speak proper English although it is their first language. Three of my grandchildern who grew up in Germany speaking German as their first language, speak English better than many American's do. I suspect the English language, as we know it, will continue to degrade as people start speaking as they text. Complete words and sentences will be a thing of the past. However, language evolves with the times. This has always been the case.

I wonder if it is indeed a case whereby the English language is degrading or whether it is compeletely evolving/mutating into another language all together.

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[ChristopherA]

Hair-on is the ghetto way of saying it. You could call it diesel, H, brown. Or call it what it really is, heaven. J/k lol

[King Shizzo]

I thought the ghetto slang for heroin was smack.

time has passed.you by old man.

[Primemuscle]

I wonder if it is indeed a case whereby the English language is degrading or whether it is compeletely evolving/mutating into another language all together.

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Proper Oxford English is degrading. Not just here, but in the rest of the English speaking world as well.  Few people speak Oxford English these days no matter where they live. All languages evolve over time. The word choices and pronunciations change. Language is how we communicate. If most people speak Pigeon English or ghetto slang, then to communicate well one must understand and speak these "dialects" as well. However, I'd rather set my standards a bit higher most of the time.

[King Shizzo]

Proper Oxford English is degrading. Not just here, but in the rest of the English speaking world as well.  Few people speak Oxford English these days no matter where they live. All languages evolve over time. The word choices and pronunciations change. Language is how we communicate. If most people speak Pigeon English or ghetto slang, then to communicate well one must understand and speak these "dialects" as well. However, I'd rather set my standards a bit higher most of the time.

meltdown.

[Primemuscle]

time has passed.you by old man.

Perhaps you are right. However, I don't intend to start speaking like some punk kid in an effort to appear younger or more hip.

[Primemuscle]

meltdown.

Not really a "meltdown" as you put it. Frankly, I could care less how other people speak or communicate. I don't set standards for others so much as for myself. I pride myself for my ability to communicate in an educated manner.

[HTexan]

Proper Oxford English is degrading. Not just here, but in the rest of the English speaking world as well.  Few people speak Oxford English these days no matter where they live. All languages evolve over time. The word choices and pronunciations change. Language is how we communicate. If most people speak Pigeon English or ghetto slang, then to communicate well one must understand and speak these "dialects" as well. However, I'd rather set my standards a bit higher most of the time.

stfu bitch

[Primemuscle]

stfu bitch

Well said....if one wants to appear to be low class. Still, there is some humor in your reply.  

What's with the fellow in the gif? Can't he afford clothes or does he always dress like that? Really, a cowboy hat and a jockstrap....seems an odd combination of things to wear. I am not impressed.

[Marty Champions]

hero-win

[HTexan]

Well said....if one wants to appear to be low class. Still, there is some humor in your reply. 

It's " well said sir" but I'm glad you realized why you needed to be slapped. When you see a "guy" that is really a bitch. You got to slapped her every now and then, to knock her balls back out.  

[Primemuscle]

It's " well said sir" but I'm glad you realized why you needed to be slapped. When you see a "guy" that is really a bitch. You got to slapped her every now and then, to knock her balls back out.  

Into the "rough stuff" are we? Trust me, I am bigger than the dude in the silly attire. No one "bitch slaps" me an gets away with it. As a matter of respect, I appreciate you calling me sir. 

[King Shizzo]

Into the "rough stuff" are we? Trust me, I am bigger than the dude in the silly attire. No one "bitch slaps" me an gets away with it. As a matter of respect, I appreciate you calling me sir. 

the only thing that "slaps" is your old ass ball bag against your thigh. Like two eggs in a tubesock.

[claymore]

Why do some people pronounce Heroin as "Hair-on" as opposed to "hair-oh-win"?

Since when did the pronunciation of this word become so misconstrued?

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There's only one species that I know of that pronounces it that way.....

[Wiggs]

I've heard alot of black pronounce it Hair-on.  Don't know where it came from though.

[BB]

I've seen tapes going back to the 40's where "hair-on" was used in speech by blacks, although I've seen some older southern whites pronounce it close to that way too.

Lou Reed sounds out the correct pronunciation here -

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* Just wanted to post that song, it's one of my favorites.

[IrishMuscle84]

its a combination of stupidity and/or ghetto slang.

Street slang for Heroin in chicago is Diesal or just " blow ".