Reference: Hermes Pronunciation Guide
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Fohv bah-ren-ya .
The middle syllable in "Barenia" is very abbreviated with a nasal sound in French - it's hard to write phonetically - and the slight emphasis is on the first syllable. Most native English speakers, and lots of French speakers when speaking English, say bah REN ya or bah REN eeya and it's just fine.
?? the emphasis in French is ALWAYS on the last syllabus except if it's a mute e (like in fauve).
Other than that, you're transcription seems right
I wouldn't have thought that "é" was a nasal sound, but yes, maybe. Prononce it like the "e" in yes, and you'll be fine.Although I have noticed that saying the name in French can be an issue. I had a really hard time when asking for "Point d'orgue"
even trying to add an American accent!
I'm trying to help English speakers pronounce it, and if you "lean" on the final syllable, it doesn't come out right. Because the emphasis on the middle syllable is so muted (like "rn" rather than "REN"), it's necessary to step it off. It may not sound nasal to a native French speaker, but this thread is obviously for non-natives. Obviously most people will not attempt a proper French accent, but it's nice to try.?? the emphasis in French is ALWAYS on the last syllabus except if it's a mute e (like in fauve).
Other than that, you're transcription seems right
Although I have noticed that saying the name in French can be an issue. I had a really hard time when asking for "Point d'orgue"
So, if I understand what you're saying, you think that an emphasis on "ba" is a way to balance the rest of the word?
Language is so complicated. I'm still struggling with the difference between "still" and "steel" even after living in the states for 1 year (and with beach or sheet!).
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
OMG, I always thought this was pronounced as "jo-se-mite" shocker . [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
It's named after the shoe style I believe, so it would be gillies or gil-eez (hard g).
Bonjour! Having studied French years ago, I would think "Bolide" would be pronounced
BO-LEED (emphasis on last syllable).
But when I looked this up online, the recommended pronunciation was BO-LYE(D), as in the English word for a meteor.
What is correct? Many thanks, French-speakers!!
BO-LEED (emphasis on last syllable).
But when I looked this up online, the recommended pronunciation was BO-LYE(D), as in the English word for a meteor.
What is correct? Many thanks, French-speakers!!
