A very Humpty-family-only one..
My mum - bless her cotton socks - says "I-een" a lot.

Over the years of explanatory conversation the phrase "I mean" had become "I een" and is slipped into many little gaps in speach.

"I-een it's only another cup of coffee." etc.

Ever since my older brother pointed it out it has been bugging me.
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Thu 8 May 2008, 9:36, Reply)