Define Leftenants...I think it's a rank in the British military but

[Rowdyboy]

my partner thinks I've lost my mind and is looking for the restraints. Help.

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. Same as lieutenants.

n/t

[Bossy Monkey]

2. It's the British pronunciation; they spell it the same way we do

Residual resentment against William the Conqueror, I'd guess.

[Rowdyboy]

5. Thank you so much

My partner and I were discussing this. He told me that it was only a matter of pronunciation. After I finished laughing at him, I posted this thread.

Once again, I eat sh*t! Damn you! :)

[Dookus]

3. It's a lieutenant

even spelled the same way - just pronounced funny.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. British pronunciation of Lieutenant

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Lieutenant%20

[Sporadicus]

6. In the Same Way, 'Schedule' in England is Pronounced 'Shedule'

And any American who pronounces it 'shedule' is full of skit.

[theshadow]

8. Or tissue is pronounced...

"tis-you" and laboratory is "la-BOR-a-tory".

Gee, this is fun. Here in Wisconsin we say, "ya, sure". I don't know what that sounds like in England.

[A HERETIC I AM]

9. But the English say "AL-U-MinIUM.....

and it is spelled that way over there. "Aluminium Foil" instead of "Aluminum"

[Jackpine Radical]

7. Lieu=place. Tenant=occupant.

Lieutenant="placeholder," one who in an emergency can fill the role of a captain.

[Rowdyboy]

10. My DU education continues!

Thanks to all of you!