Sunday, August 26, 2007

Talking Smart: Foreign Names

Aalborg (Dan.)
In Danish language double "a" at the beginning is pronounced as [o], while "g" at the end of the word is mute. So, [olbor].

Aalesund (Nor.)
In Norwegian language double "a" at the beginning is pronounced as [o] too, while "nd" sounds as [nn]. So, [olesunn].

Aarhus (Dan.)
[orhus]. See above why.

Altrincham (Eng.)
One the English words, pronunciation of which you would never guess: [oltringam].

Brighton & Hove Albion (Eng.)
Lengthy, but not really tricky: [braiton-an-houv-albien].

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