Pronounciation

[MikeM]

In another thread, DickB asked about alternative pronunciations for "Goshiki". ...Often pronounced go-she-key by hobbyists, but pronounced as two syllables: goughsh-key (with a long "o") by Japanophiles.

Another I hear pronounced differently is "Matsunosuke". Some hobbyists try to pronounce all the letters, and it becomes: mat-su-no-su-key. But the "u" is often silent in anglicized Japanese, indicating a syllable break and change in emphasis. Those who have dealt in Japan pronounce it more like: mats-nas-key.

Any takers for pronouncing: Oranje ?

[Brian]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeM In another thread, DickB asked about alternative pronunciations for "Goshiki". ...Often pronounced go-she-key by hobbyists, but pronounced as two syllables: goughsh-key (with a long "o") by Japanophiles. Another I hear pronounced differently is "Matsunosuke". Some hobbyists try to pronounce all the letters, and it becomes: mat-su-no-su-key. But the "u" is often silent in anglicized Japanese, indicating a syllable break and change in emphasis. Those who have dealt in Japan pronounce it more like: mats-nas-key. Any takers for pronouncing: Oranje ?

Hi Mike,

The pronunciation is more like "go-shkey" for goshiki, and "mats-no-skay" for Matsunosuke.

[dick benbow]

Orr Ren Gee

[dick benbow]

It's nice to see Brian posting again from time to time....I missed his comments

[l113892]

I have this CD I play in my car. I got it at a Chic Fila(sp?). Believe it or not it is very helpful with pronounciation. Dick is right for "Orr Ren Gee". One word I thought was interesting was white- "She Roy". A bunch of words are the same or similar- "Knif-A" "Fork" "Spoon" "Main Course" "Napkin" with just a slightly different inflection.

[Clay]

Quote: Originally Posted by l113892 One word I thought was interesting was white- "She Roy".

Mike, do you ever think that different Japanese say the same word a little differently?

Does this voice file sound like yours? http://www.koiid.com/cd/sound/s16.wav

Rick

[MikeM]

Thanks, Brian! ... Ever notice how there are sounds in Japanese that are more like those in Russian than in romance languages? Can't get my tongue around them.

[mrbradleybradley]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian Hi Mike, The pronunciation is more like "go-shkey" for goshiki, and "mats-no-skay" for Matsunosuke.

Hi Brian

Any chance of a downloadable koi dictionary with the correct pronunciations. Thats something I would pay for!

Please ?
BB

[Regenmeneer]

BB,

did you ever check Joëls site? It's great!

http://www.koi.com/reference/encyclopedia/

Thanx Joël, I've enjoyed discovering it years ago, and still occasionally visit.

[PapaBear]

That's where I go when I can't figure out how to pronouce things too . Pretty handy and informative.