[JPL] Pronunciation Question and Pronunciation List

[Larry Appelbaum]

If you're going to create a list or database on pronunciations of musician's names, you might consider indicating which syllable is stressed, for example:

YOO-tah Hipp
LAH-geh Loond

It also helps if you indicate what the name rhymes with, i.e. Taylor Eigsti (rhymes with ice tea)

There are also regional differences in pronunciation and accents to take into account. Portuguese is spoken very differently in Lisbon, Rio and Sao Paulo. Likewise Spanish in Barcelona, Madrid, Havana and Buenos Aries. And good luck with all those Scandinavian, Slavic and Chinese names. Even specialists have problems with pronunciation, for example the variations in the pronunciation of Russia's President Medvedev. 

Getting consensus on pronunciations is tricky, but some things are (relatively) obvious. This would be a great service if done well.

Larry

> I realize this suggestion may require a little bit of work on the part of
> all of the programmers on the JPL list.  I propose that we begin to generate
> a list with the phonetic pronunciation of Jazz artists names for all to
> reference.  The list should be downloadable from the JazzWeek site and
> updated on a monthly basis.  I would be happy to start the list and serve as
> Editor.  I would, with Ed's permission upload to the JazzWeek site. 
> 
> I have two names that I would like to request the correct pronunciation.
> 
> 
> Jutta Hipp  - I know her name is of German origin equivalent to Judith.
> 
> Lage Lund - I have heard the name pronounced La-Gaye
> 
> Regards,
> 
>  
> 
> Jeff Duperon 


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