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HelpRe: Baxter definitely fits with the others better ...
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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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