A-men or Ah-men……
Which is it, exactly? Have you noticed how fellow Catholics say the word Amen?
It’s A-men during parts of the mass and Ah-men during other parts.
It’s A-men if you are a Yankee and Ah-men if you are from certain areas of the South.
It’s A-men if you are a former Baptist and Ah-men if you are a former Anglican. I have yet to come to a conclusion on what the former Presbyterians or Pentecostals typically say.
Which is it for you? Has anyone even noticed?
Chick B
Harold Crews
2 years ago
Seems like it’s always Ah-men when being chanted or sung. Other than that I haven’t noticed a hard and fast rule. But then I’m obtuse.
Rae
2 years ago
It is funny that you’ve found that “it’s A-men if you are a Yankee and Ah-men if you are from certain areas of the South” because I just moved from New England to MS and am still trying to get used to everyone saying “A-men” when I am used to “Ah-men!”
I say it depends on whether you prefer the Hail Mary (A-men as in “Mary”) or the Our Father (Ah-men as in “Father”). And yes, I’m joking.