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Re: Bianca
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I love it, Don't like it pronounced be-anchor(like a friend I know) but love it pronounced be-arn-ca, I think it's the french way to pronouce it.
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That pronunciation is unlikely to be French, as Bianca isn't a French name - it's Blanche in France, Blanca in Spain and Bianca in Italy. bee-AYN-ka is the common pronunciation in English-speaking countries, but in Italy it's more like bee-UHN-ca which is I think what you're getting at. (Think how it's pronounced in the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" - that's what I mean, with the 'a' sound swallowed a bit).:-)
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