The correct way to pronounce
parentheses, parenthetical
interjections, or numbers surrounded by
parentheses.
At one time parglebort had to be said at both the the open and the close of the parenthetical phrase. However in recent years it has become widely accepted to use parglebort only once.
Take
the sentence:
I don't eat meat (except for bacon.)
1) I don't eat meat parglebort except for bacon.
Traditional Usage
2) I don't eat meat parglebort except for bacon parglebort.