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December 23rd, 2007, 09:57 AM
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pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Quick question.... What is the proper pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Thanks, this could help clear up some confusion.
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December 23rd, 2007, 10:12 AM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
globalist1789
Ko-tony-aster
not coton easter
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December 23rd, 2007, 12:21 PM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Many thanks! There were 3 people at work with three different pronunciations. I had it totally wrong and am glad to be corrected.
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December 23rd, 2007, 02:12 PM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Ditto to Pierrot
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December 24th, 2007, 08:31 AM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
globalist1789 & MichaelF
here is a guide that I knew I had a lin k to but couldn't place it yesterday
http://www.homeandgardensite.com/pronunciation.htm
well there are some things in there that I don't agree with but I think it was PT Barnham that said "keep a straight face and you can tell them anything"
anyway
say it with gusto and aplomb and you will be half way there
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December 24th, 2007, 09:15 AM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
There are a few variations, but most are fairly close. Just depends on the characters chosen.
Koh - to'nee - aster
Would be my style.
I read about 6 versions online yesterday. I'd imagine it would be interesting to hear Brits, Australians and the various America country folks all pronounce it.
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December 24th, 2007, 02:42 PM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Yes: there really are no universally correct botanical pronunciations just as there are no correct common names.
"Botanical Latin is essentially a written language, but the scientific names of plants often occur in speech. How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned. This is most likely to be attained by pronouncing them in accordance with the rules of classical Latin pronunciation. There are, however, several systems, since people tend to pronounce Latin words by analogy with words of their own language."
--W. T. Stearn, BOTANICAL LATIN - FOURTH EDITION (D&C)
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December 24th, 2007, 04:20 PM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Quote:
Koh - to'nee - aster
Would be my style.
I read about 6 versions online yesterday. I'd imagine it would be interesting to hear Brits ...
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I'd certainly not put that 'h' sound in! How do you do aspiration before a consonant? Sounds weird!!
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December 24th, 2007, 04:41 PM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
Same as in 'oh' without the 'k'.
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December 31st, 2007, 08:55 AM
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Re: pronunciation of "cotoneaster"?
How about clem-A'-tis versus CLEM'-a-tis? I've heard both around here, with people in both camps insisting that their version is the correct pronounciation.
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