[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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