In particular, I would like to know how following names are pronounced by native english speakers, since most pronunciation dictionaries don't cover proper nouns (names).
1. Linux (does it rhyme with Delux or Unix?)
2. Hugh Grant (actor)
3. Van Heusen (Brand name of shirts)
4. Danielle Steel (author) (is it like Daniel or Danielly?)
5. Werner von Siemens (Founder of Siemens AG)
6. Volkswagon (car)
In general, can you please let me know if any online dictionary (preferably downloadable) covers pronunciation of proper nouns?
2007-01-24 01:45:37 · 9 answers · asked by ravish2006 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
http://www.rong-chang.com/namesdict/index.html
Maybe this website can help you. I can't find a downloadable site, though.
1. Lie-nucks. (rhymes more with delux)
2. Hue (like a color)
3. Hue-sin.
4. Daniel.
5. Were-ner See-mens.
6. Volks-wagon. (I can't do much with this one; it's German)
2007-01-24 02:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by boo's mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Linux >>> Line-oo-ex
2. Hugh Grant>>> Hue-g
3. Van Heusen>>> Van Hue-son
4. Danielle Steel>>> its Daniel>>>
5. Werner von Siemens (Founder of Siemens AG)
6. Volkswagon>>> vfox-wagon
2007-01-24 01:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Lin icks (emphasis on Lin)
2. Hue Grant
3. Van Hue Sen (emphasis on Hue)
4. Dan yell (emphasis on yell) Steel - French name, NOT Daniel
5. Werner or Verner Von See Mens (emphasis on Wer and Wee)
6. Volks (emphasis on volks) vah gen or Volks wagon
2007-01-24 03:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1, I believe it's Lin, rhymes with tin, and ux, rhymes with sucks.
2, Hyoo, simply you with an h before it, Grant rhymes with plant.
3, Fan Hyoozen.
4, Dan yell.
5, Verner Fon See mens.
6, Folks,"o" as in on, Vaagen.
7, Hope this helps.
2007-01-24 02:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) leenoks
2) hju: grant ( "a" is pronounced as in "car")
3) Van like the van car, how zen
4)
5) verner fon seemens
6) folks vagen
try OED dictionary
2007-01-24 02:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by zozza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lin (like win) icks
hew grant
van hewzen
Danyel Steele
Verner von Seemens
Volkswagon (just like it looks)
2007-01-24 01:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. lee-nicks
2. hewh grant
3. van hewsen
4. dany-elle steel
5. were-ner vaun seemen
6. voulks-wargon
2007-01-24 02:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by ML 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last name could be pronounced either Fair man or Fur Man
2016-03-29 00:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Proper_names
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_nouns
forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=94546
www.rong-chang.com/namesdict/dictionary.htm
fife.speech.cs.cmu.edu/pronounce-names/mthesis-cmu.htm
2007-01-24 02:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋