Which pronunciation sounds better?
Xenokleia- ksen-oh-KLEE-ah or ksen-oh-KLAY-ah? They both are correct pronunciations of the name, just one is ancient and the other is more modern.
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ksen-oh-KLAY-ah
Actually...
The stress is on the O. I prefer ksen-OH-klee-ah.
The stress is on the O. I prefer ksen-OH-klee-ah.
No, it isn't...
Here's a post that explains why...
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=3531445&board=author
Here's a post that explains why...
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=3531445&board=author
No
Look what letter the accent mark is on in Greek:
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/3622.html
http://www.etymologica.com/page15.htm
Look what letter the accent mark is on in Greek:
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/3622.html
http://www.etymologica.com/page15.htm
ksen-oh-KLAY-ah
i like this one better. I think it flows more.
ksen-oh-KLAY-ah
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ksen-oh-KLEE-ah