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    Gaelic Pronounciation???

    I'm currently an aspiring linguist, but I've hit a road block. I don't know how to pronounce Gaelic!!

    I know, and I'm working on learning the pronunciation, but are there any tips that anyone can offer me? I figured I should be able to pronounce the language of my first name's origin. [Ia(i)n]

    Any help would be awesome! Thanks!

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    Ian? It is pronounced "EE-ahn".

    Here's a pronunciation key for Irish http://www.daltai.com/key.htm

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    I know how to say my name!

    Thanks for the guide.

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    This might be helpful:
    http://www.omniglot.com/writing/irish.htm

    I don't know much about the language, but I believe there are distinct differences in pronunciation between Irish and Scottish Gaelic -- and likely some regional differences within those groups as well.
    Last edited by Tim Little; 7th January 09 at 01:15 PM.

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    Ian in Scots Gaelic

    Just in case you're wanting the 'SCOTS' Gaelic spelling for Ian it's:
    Eņin
    Eņin ~
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