Why do Americans pronounce the word 'pasta' in such a strange way?

Given the apparent influence of Italian-Americans on American culture it really seems to be a linguistic oddity.

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SpaceJesus · 41-45

Why do you pronounce it the way you do?

Thodsis · 51-55, M

@SpaceJesus Because the Italians do. And they claim to have invented it. ;)

SpaceJesus · 41-45

@Thodsis aah interesting

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@Thodsis The Chinese claim to have invented it, the Italians claim Marco Polo brought it home to them.