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[Facts] Re: pronunciation of HODEI
In standard Basque (euskara batua) and in most of the Basque dialects, it sounds [o'dej] (oh-DEH EE). Lumia
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I guess that's true, even if it sounds like ho-DAY or ho-DIE.
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In Basque, just as in Spanish, all the E are [e], not [E]. So the English sound of "day" is impossible and, of course, the sound of "die" too.
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Two things:You have been asked, politely, not to guess on this board. Now I'm not asking; I'm telling you. This board is not for guesses.And, anyone with any sense would back Lumia's knowledge against your guesses. She is a world authority. You have a lot to learn.Maybe if you lurk for a while and read what actually goes on here, you will be able to participate in a way we can respect. It's worth a try.
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