Reference: Hermes Pronunciation Guide
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I was trying to quote but it didn't come through but Hermès is pronounced the way it is because it is a name.
Thanks Encore Hermes; I had finally gotten a definitive on that.
Meanwhile, I am in pronounciation H*ll trying to read and silently pronounce the Italian in "Mito e Bellezza". Such a great book. Well, I am sure I have a pronouncing Italian app someplace.
Sorry about your iPad difficulties. I am such an Apple lover that I feel I have to personally apologize!
Meanwhile, I am in pronounciation H*ll trying to read and silently pronounce the Italian in "Mito e Bellezza". Such a great book. Well, I am sure I have a pronouncing Italian app someplace.
Sorry about your iPad difficulties. I am such an Apple lover that I feel I have to personally apologize!
Very good thread! I know it is tedious but I wish someone would sum up all the words in one post for easy find. I tend to forget the right pronunciation after awhile. 
I ran though all the pages but I don't remember seeing rouge garance. Is it pronounced as roog guh-rans?
I ran though all the pages but I don't remember seeing rouge garance. Is it pronounced as roog guh-rans?
Ok, the graphics are HORRIBLE, but here is a great site for pronunciation:
http://www.frenchspanishonline.com/voice.html
Inside the box with the creepy woman, pick the language, pick the voice (I like "Charlotte") type in the word, and click the orange box that says "say it". Be sure, of course, that you have the sound on your computer turned on.
http://www.frenchspanishonline.com/voice.html
Inside the box with the creepy woman, pick the language, pick the voice (I like "Charlotte") type in the word, and click the orange box that says "say it". Be sure, of course, that you have the sound on your computer turned on.
BTW, I was interested in how they pronouce Hermès... "airm" LOL
Not always great, and Hermès, being a family name is weird anyway as it is pronounced air-mess. (this from the woman who grew up with the cartoon strip Yoz-mite Sam. Took me till 25 to realize it was the same word as Yosemite you-sem-e-tee.) Trust me at your own peril
Not always great, and Hermès, being a family name is weird anyway as it is pronounced air-mess. (this from the woman who grew up with the cartoon strip Yoz-mite Sam. Took me till 25 to realize it was the same word as Yosemite you-sem-e-tee.) Trust me at your own peril
I got an awesome iPhone app called google translate. You just set it for English to French and its a female voice of perfect pronunciation! It works anywhere and has made it super easy for me to get the colours right etc. I love it
Jeej for jige! And if you say 'airbag' as in the airbag in your car with a very slight French accent or just slightly lengthening the time you would naturally spend saying 'air' you'll be just about right .