Re: How does one pronounce "Plauger"?

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From: FFarance
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 16:30

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> From: hham@lightside.com (Howard Ham)
> 
> I am in the midst of thoroughly enjoying Dr. Plauger's book
> "The Standard C Library" and became curious how to pronounce
> his name. I've never heard it spoken; I've only seen it in print.
> If anyone knows how to pronounce his name, I would appreciate
> hearing from you. Also, if you know what the "P.J." stands for,
> or just what his first name is, I'd appreciate knowing that too.

His name is pronounced somewhere in the middle of PLOW-GHER and
PLAH-GHER.  I don't remember what ``P.J.'' stands for.  You should
call him ``Bill''.

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