08 Nov 12 - 04:45 AM (#3432878) Subject: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: GUEST,Rog Peek Could someone please indicate the pronunciation for 'Cloghroe' in Co. Cork. Many thanks. Rog |
08 Nov 12 - 04:57 AM (#3432885) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: MartinRyan Separate it into two syllables: The Second has a long "o" sound so its like what you do in a boat! The First is a bit trickier! The word has an Irish (Gaelic) root and "h" is used for funny purposes in the modern version of that language. Effectively, the "g" disappears completely. The syllable is usually pronounced with a short "o" sound, as in, say "porridge". As sung, you normally get a little less stress on the first syllable than the second. Hope that helps. Regards |
08 Nov 12 - 05:00 AM (#3432888) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: MartinRyan You can hear it HERE Regards |
08 Nov 12 - 05:03 AM (#3432890) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: Jim Carroll Always heard it as Clo (hard o) row (as in propelling a boat with sticks) but I defer to Martin's expertise every time. Jim Carroll |
08 Nov 12 - 05:09 AM (#3432891) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: GUEST Got that, thanks both. Rog |
08 Nov 12 - 08:32 AM (#3432966) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: GUEST,Desi C As Jim says it's simply Clo-row |
08 Nov 12 - 09:11 AM (#3432978) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: MartinRyan Agreed - but the two "o" sounds are quite distinct. I think the sound sample given earlier gets it across pretty well. Ask a Corkman! Regards |
08 Nov 12 - 10:21 AM (#3433017) Subject: RE: Erin's Lovely Lee - pronunciation? From: Rog Peek Or a Corkwoman? Only not one like my wife who's been in the UK since about the age of about two! Rog |