Light hearted thread... When did Yoghurt lose it's "h"?

[locutus]

The thread says it all... when I was a kid, it was always spelled "yoghurt" but now it's only ever spelled "Yogurt"

 

The "o" in the new spelling should be "Oh" as it has a consonant, then a vowel following it, making the American pronunciation correct.

 

Just a thaught, and maybe some lighter discussion than the other BG threads at the moment

[duckwaddler]

Oh I love the way Americans say Yoghurt!!!

 

It's like many things now Locutus - language is changing, and quite rapidly! Before we know it, text talk will be the absolute norm in every part of life! I'm far from great at the English language myself, but I love reading and language - so try my best to give it the respect it deserves!

[locutus]

Language is constantly evolving, and "English" is a mish mash of lots of other languages. The way we talk today, we would not be understood clearly 100 years ago. Every generation alters their dialect from previous generations. the word "Yoghurt" is derived from Indian roots I believe, just like pajamas and bungalow (contrary to my childhood theory that a builder got board and said "I can't be bothered with a 2nd floor, lets "Bung a low" roof on this one )

 

Still, I cannot pinpoint just when the "h" disappeared. I've recently noticed it gone, and I remember it definitely had one....

[Michael Browne]

Still, I cannot pinpoint just when the "h" disappeared. :

 

Probably about the same time tofu lost it's ck