Another pronunciation question: Kingussie

**sydnie7** · 20th October 08, 09:25 AM

Thanks, kin-OO-se it is (in my "Left Coast" accent which is no accent at all, of course).

**Jock Scot** · 20th October 08, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Thanks, kin-OO-se it is (in my "Left Coast" accent which is no accent at all, of course).

No sorry,that won't do! There is a distinct "g" and distinct two "Ee"s.But not too much!

**beowulf67** · 21st October 08, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

No sorry,that won't do! There is a distinct "g" and distinct two "Ee"s.But not too much!

And you though this would be easy Sydnie7!

**Tartan Hiker** · 21st October 08, 03:04 PM

Now if we can all agree on the proper pronunciation of "reverse" we'll be all set!

**ccga3359** · 21st October 08, 03:20 PM

Now if a Liverpudlian where in Scotland whould he pronounce it KINgG-OO-SEE? Thanks though I've been pronouncing it as King-Gussie.

**sydnie7** · 21st October 08, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

No sorry,that won't do! There is a distinct "g" and distinct two "Ee"s.But not too much!

Got it -- at least as well as I will ever get it

Thanks!

**Scotus** · 21st October 08, 04:01 PM

I know this is a post about pronunciation, but as a member of the Clan Cumming Society, I couldn't forgive myself if I didn't point out that Kingussie was once the center of clan power of the Comyns. The ruins of Ruthven Barracks now stand on the site of where Ruthven Castle was stood, the main castle of the Comyn chief. It was started by Walter Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, and completed by the Black Comyn.

Kingussie is a wonderful little town, btw. The place and people are very charming.