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Why should it be pronounced SHAY-enn? So not obvious, somehow... (m)

by LoQuiero

3/7/2009, 5:52 PM

In so many words in English that begin with "ch" the "ch" is pronounced as in, say "china", and then again, people always pronounce names beginning with "ch", like Charlotte, "SHAR-lot". Why? I don't see any logic there. If you argue that Charlotte is ultimately French, then that's maybe a reason, but with the English name Cheyenne I just don't understand it. Anybody help me? Please? ;)

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- Chanel +1

3/7/2009, 6:32 PM

*shrug* I don't know...

But my name is SHA-nell, not CHAN-ell.

- Isla

3/7/2009, 11:36 PM

Again, French pronunciation. Different cultures have different prn's, etc.

- guessing (guest) +2

3/7/2009, 5:59 PM

Maybe the spelling was adapted by French who met the Native American tribes.

- Here's the etymology according to Webster (guest) +1

3/7/2009, 6:03 PM

Etymology:
American French, from Dakota šahíyena
Date:
1778

- Akua Topaz

3/7/2009, 6:50 PM

Whoever you are..

please take care not to mix up the subject and name lines :)

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