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11-10-11, 09:31 PM
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Pronunciation question...
Currently studying Greek And Roman mythology...which is nice.
Specifically looking at the myth of Hippolytus. Is the y in that name pronounced I as in aye aye cap'n or i as in pickle? 
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11-10-11, 09:40 PM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
Hip·pol·y·tus [hi-pol-i-tuh
 s]noun Also, Hip·pol·y·tos [hi-pol-i-tuh s, -tos] Classical Mythology . the son of Theseus who was falsely accused by his stepmother, Phaedra, of raping her after he had rejected her advances and who was killed by Poseidon in response to the plea of Theseus.So its I as in pickle  |
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11-10-11, 09:48 PM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
hi-POL-i-tuhs
I always thought it was hi-po-LY-tus though, so I know nothing!! |
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11-10-11, 09:49 PM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
So by MM's definition...Hi-pol-ee-tos...hmm where's Pegasus/Moses/Dizzyblonde when one needs them
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11-10-11, 09:55 PM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
Quote:
But thank you all...
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12-10-11, 09:15 AM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
all wrong, I think you'll find its 'Hippopotamus' or just 'hippo'
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12-10-11, 10:34 AM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
The Greek bloke....he say......
tomato, tomato.....bucket, or bouquet. Its a name, so therefore however the person wishes it to be pronounced.
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12-10-11, 11:58 AM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
I see your point Dizzy, but old Hippo geezer appears to be a tad unreachable right now...but you probably knew that anyway...
 Think I'll stick with the i as in pick...
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12-10-11, 12:11 PM
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Re: Pronunciation question...
You are correct it is pronounced I as in pick.
In greek there is no "aye" as a vowel |
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