[Ansteorra] Pronunciation was Re: "Ansteorran: of or pertaining to the Kingdom of Ansteorra"

[John Hirling]

Correct me if I'm wrong - and I'm centain someone will :) - but if one can
pronounce the word 'yore', one should have no trouble with the 'eo'
diphthong.  An-STAIR-ra is not music to these ears.
~ihon

"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass . . .
it's about learning how to dance in the rain!"

Unknown (but I wish it had been me)


On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 10:54 AM, Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner <
burgborrendohl at valornet.com> wrote:

> 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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