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HelpBaxter definitely fits with the others better ...
in reply to a message by bex
But it's a dog name to me; I've known two people, within the last year or so, with dogs named Baxter. Both bulldogs.
It's Ber-Nard. I think that's how most people would say it.
Barney is definitely a dog's name, or an obnoxious purple dinosaur. Barnaby and Barnabas are just too cartoonish,and Bernard is ugly.
I think, therefore I judge.
It's Ber-Nard. I think that's how most people would say it.
Barney is definitely a dog's name, or an obnoxious purple dinosaur. Barnaby and Barnabas are just too cartoonish,and Bernard is ugly.
I think, therefore I judge.
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The pronunciation of Bernard depends on where you live. I think (and she can correct me if I'm wrong) Bex lives in Australia. They tend to follow UK pronunciations (or is it the other way around, Bex?). So "Ber-Nard" might not be accurate for them.
Personally, I prefer the French / U.S. way, with the stress on the second syllable. I think you and I are saying it the same way. It's one of the few times I dislike a UK pronunciation. (How do the Canadians say it, anyone? Just curious.)
Personally, I prefer the French / U.S. way, with the stress on the second syllable. I think you and I are saying it the same way. It's one of the few times I dislike a UK pronunciation. (How do the Canadians say it, anyone? Just curious.)
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I'm Canadian, and my dad's name was Bernard. We say it "ber-NARd", like the French and Americans.
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There used to be a nice couple from either New York or New Jersey who lived near my mother and stepfather. Their names were Bernie and Rosemary, and they had very strong accents, and Rosemary sometimes referred to Bernie by his full name.
So when he was sick, before he died Lorraine (my mother) made them a big pot of soup and brought it over to their house, and Rosemary was very happy with it and thanked her profusely, and she said "Beh-nahd just loves soup!"
So when he was sick, before he died Lorraine (my mother) made them a big pot of soup and brought it over to their house, and Rosemary was very happy with it and thanked her profusely, and she said "Beh-nahd just loves soup!"
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Aw. That was sweet of your mother to do that. My husband is from New York, just outside of the city. I love visiting his family to hear all of the accents.
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I must admit that I laughed when you wrote that Barney & Baxter are dog names.. we always get comments that our dog and cats names are too human! (Fergus, Harriet & Arthur) So maybe we must like dog names for humans and human names for dogs! :P
btw I do appreciate your very truthful comments, they are refreshing! :P
btw I do appreciate your very truthful comments, they are refreshing! :P
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