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[Facts] SHAN vs SHARN
Lauren B:
I assume Miranda's using the same North American pronounciations as me.So, "SHAN" = "SHAHHHHHN"
(where the "A" is the same as in "father", but not "happy").In other words, I think we all agree.(Apologies to Miranda if I've got her accent wrong.)
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Nope, have a look at the pronunciation key . . .Mike C and Miranda live in the same part of Canada, so their pronunciations are identical, and Mike's 'a' is the 'a' in 'bat'. The 'a' in 'father' is represented by 'ah'.I also believe Mike's pronunciation guide for Sian is wrong - I've only ever heard SHAHN or SHAWN (and the last I've only heard once, on a girl who was named Sian long before it became trendy).
ChrisellAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Oops, my mistake.How embarrassing. And I've even seen his pronunciation key! Guess it's just an example of "hearing" what I expect to hear.
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Lol, I know what you mean
ChrisellAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
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