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[Opinions] Re: Ffion

by Flare En Kuldes (arwentroi)

8/2/2011, 1:09 PM

in reply to a message by insane romantic

How is it pronounced?

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- RegalAmethyst +3

8/2/2011, 1:15 PM

As far as I know fee-on. In Welsh the double f is said like our f, while a single f is said like v. Therefore, Ffion = fee-on, Ifan = ee-van. Anyone who knows 100%, am I right?

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- Xenokleia (Dragon_Clarinet) +2

8/2/2011, 2:15 PM

yes.

Because a normal single 'f' is pronounced as a 'v' in English. Two F's constitute the regular 'f' sound. That's how Myfanwy is mih-VAWN-wee and Ffion is "FEE-on".

- Pie +1

8/2/2011, 2:32 PM

Actually it's muh-VAN-wee, because 'y's in Welsh make an 'uh' sound unless they're in the last syllable.
But you're right about Ffion.;)

- Xenokleia (Dragon_Clarinet)

8/2/2011, 3:01 PM

Oh I didn't know that, thanks for informing me though!

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