Prince of pronunciation

Language Log 2023-11-03

Summary:

Many people have the (mis)perception that the French (mis)pronounce all languages with a heavy accent.  It turns out that the gold standard for correct pronunciation of borrowed words is a French gentilhomme /ʒɑ̃.ti.jɔm/. How to Pronounce the Trickiest English Words: Ask This Frenchman Millions of Americans, the curious and the insecure, consult Julien Miquel for […]

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Tags:

borrowing

Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

11/03/2023, 14:02

Date published:

11/03/2023, 12:57