| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| influence (n., v.) |
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| The noun combines with several prepositions: to identify the influence, with of: The influence of Hemingway on the narrative styles of some American writers has been considerable; to identify where the influence is felt, with on, in, among, within, throughout, and the like (The influence of American blue jeans, popular music, and television is apparent on [in, among] Russian youth. The influence of certain great musicians is widely felt within [throughout] the world of jazz). For, from, and with also occur: She is a powerful influence for good among young people. Influences from all sorts of earlier composers are evident in his music. He says he has some influence with the town council. | 1 |
| There are two Standard pronunciations of both the noun and the verb: IN-floo-ins for most Americans, and in-FLOO-ins for users of Southern Regional dialect. Some commentators have wrongly assumed that the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable is Common or Vulgar; it’s not—it’s Southern, and it’s Standard there. | 2 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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