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How to pronounce Duquesnel?

Pronunciation of Duquesnel in NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr

In NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr, Duquesnel is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The pronunciation of this name, specifically in Bronx, NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr, is

dew keh NEL

"The name appears to originate in the Picardie region of northern France, formerly forested land now largely cleared for agriculture."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: French
Meaning: Of The Oak, Or Of The Forest (as In Forester)

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Pronunciation of Duquesnel in NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr

In NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr, Duquesnel is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The pronunciation of this name, specifically in Bronx, NY by way of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of Fr, is

Duquesnel is a French surname.
Apply these two rules:
1. The "s" is silent;
2. the accent belongs on the final syllable.
So, pronounce Duquesnel as: "dew-keh-NEL."
Same rules apply to "Duquesne" (dew-KANE)," and (I suspect, but admit I am less certain) to Duquesnoy (dew-keh-NOY).

And, thank you for asking! :)
James G. Duquesnel

"The name appears to originate in the Picardie region of northern France, formerly forested land now largely cleared for agriculture."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: French
Meaning: Of The Oak, Or Of The Forest (as In Forester)

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