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Re: What's in a Name?
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Joyce Maier <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 1 Aug 1999 09:47:43 +0200
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Richard Pennycuick <[log in to unmask]>asked:

>Although it sounds much the same, I've wondered whether Beethoven divided
>into syllables is Beet-hoven or Beeth-oven, in which case the h would be
>silent.  Anyone know for sure?

Beet-ho-ven. The h must be pronounced. The emphasis on the first syllable.

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Joyce Maier ([log in to unmask])

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