[Ansteorra] Pronunciation was Re: "Ansteorran: of or pertaining to the Kingdom of Ansteorra"
Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner
burgborrendohl at valornet.com
Sat Mar 13 08:54:59 PST 2010
HerrDetlef wrote:
> ...I've even suggested, if the "eo" is too difficult, to look at it as
> "an-STAIR-ra" (since the diphthong represented here by "ai" is very similar
> to the OE "eo" diphthong). It's been like talking to a brick wall. Maybe I
> haven't been loud enough.
>
I like that and will endeavor to start using it although it will
probably draw some strange looks. It will also not 'ring' as well in
many of the traditional bardic pieces. I've enjoyed this discussion not
only for its historical interest (as to the original intent in choosing
the name) but also the linguistic education. Languages fascinate me
although I am far from an expert on any of them.
Thanks,
Ismet
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