Did you ever notice that “choir” is misspelled?
The vowel sounds are reversed. As spelled it should be pronounced “Kwow-ire”
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LeopoldBloom · M
Just another example of how inconsistent the English language is. It’s a result of the base Germanic root influenced by Latin, French, and around a thousand other languages. Imagine having to learn this as an adult.