Message: "Europe" - Behind the Name

[Facts] Europe

by Cambria (ALOF10)

9/6/2011, 5:19 PM

Would the name Europe, from Greek mythology, be pronounced with a long e sound at the end? I'm assuming it is since most Greek names (Ariadne, Circe, Chloe, etc) are pronounced that way but since the continent isn't I was a little unsure.

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- Marija Luminitsa +1

9/6/2011, 11:18 PM

Yes, it would be. :-) The Greek form is Ευρώπη. This website explains both Modern and Ancient Greek pronunciations:
http://www.foundalis.com/lan/grkalpha.htm

- Cambria (ALOF10)

9/7/2011, 4:50 AM

Thanks! :)

- Esyllt (fishl_x)

9/6/2011, 5:31 PM

You just blew my mind.

Hahah sorry, I have no idea. I would think so, just like the name Merope. I just thought it was crazy if we've been mispronouncing Europe all this time...

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