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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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In American English, how do you pronounce the French surname "d'Aillencourt?"
  

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Unless the bearer of that name specifies how he wants it pronounced, I would say "Allen - court", just as I say those two English words -- ignoring the i . I believe the French say something that is close to the English "ell-on-COOR" -- possibly "eye-on-COOR". Your best bet is always to ask the person, if available, how to pronounce it.

— CalifJim

  • Unless the bearer of that name specifies how he wants it pronounced, I would say "Allen - court", just as I say those two English words -- ignoring the i .
  • I believe the French say something that is close to the English "ell-on-COOR" -- possibly "eye-on-COOR".
  • Your best bet is always to ask the person, if available, how to pronounce it.
  • CJ
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Unless the bearer of that name specifies how he wants it pronounced, I would say "Allen - court", just as I say those two English words -- ignoring the i.

I believe the French say something that is close to the English "ell-on-COOR" -- possibly "eye-on-COOR".

Your best bet is always to ask the person, if available, how to pronounce it.

CJ
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Thanks for you help, CJ!
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