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Old 15-09-2008, 9:45 AM   #1
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How is this pronounced? is it "pornage" or "phoneage"?
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Old 15-09-2008, 10:03 AM   #2
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Re: Pwnage

pownage was my understanding, pwn is from own typed incorrectly.

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Given the recent development of the word and its primary use in written form only, there is no single accepted pronunciation of pwn. However, "own", "pawn", "poon" (compare cwm) and "pone" are frequently used, and "pwen" is also considered an acceptable pronunciation although "pone" is the most common pronunciation.[6]

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Old 15-09-2008, 10:22 AM   #3
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Re: Pwnage

lol, when i chat to my collegue at work we always say "winporn" people must wonder what we ona bout
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