Learn How to Pronounce Colloquialisms

ah sounds like the 'a' in car

What is the correct Dutch pronunciation of the name Kees?

keys

case

kiss

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The correct answer is "case."

Kees is a Dutch given name, often used for males. The "ee" is pronounced like the letter "a."

What is the American pronunciation of the name Wehle?

whale

wheel

WAY-lee

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The correct answer is "WAY-lee."

Wehle is a last name of German origin. Notable people with this last name include Peter Wehle was an Austrian actor, writer, composer and cabaret performer.

What is the correct Irish pronunciation of the name Sean?

see-un

shawn

seen

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The correct answer is "shawn."

Sean an Irish name that saw a surge in popularity throughout the Anglosphere (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States), largely due to the iconic actor Sean Connery.

What is the correct pronunciation of the Welsh name Cwm?

come (kuhm) Play

kwaam

kowm

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The correct answer is "come."

Cwm is a village in Wales, UK. The "w" in Welsh sounds like 'u' in 'bus'

What is the correct British pronunciation of the name Greenwich?

gren-itch

green-witch Play

gren-which Play

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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.