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[Facts] Re: NADEZHDA pronunciation help

by Ivayla

5/26/2006, 12:24 PM

in reply to a message by clayishtwine

In Bulgaria we say nah-DEZH-dah. I *think* the Russians give a softer 'e' and say something more like nah-DYEZH-dah.

~ Ivayla,
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This message was edited 5/26/2006, 7:07 PM

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- mirodjija

6/6/2006, 6:35 AM

Pronunciation for NADEZDA (meaning hope) is:
NAD= nuhd
E = yeah
ZH = zh - soft z as the French pronounce it
DA = duh
So.. Ivayla was absolutely spot-on!!

Cheers ...
mirodjija

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