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I've recently come across two female, Scandinavian names, Sunniva and Synnove. Both originate from the same source, and mean 'gift of the sun'. However, I'm not certain on the pronunciation of either.
I'm also wondering about the pronunciation of the Greek name Demetria. Thanks in advance.
I'm also wondering about the pronunciation of the Greek name Demetria. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks very much. You've both been very helpful.
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difficult to explain!!!
Hi Carlina,
Sunniva: --- SOON-ee-vah ("oo" short like in "book")
Synnöve: --- SIN-ö-veh (the "i" sounds like a mixture of i and a French u in "tu" or a German ü in "Tür" or a Swedish u in "tur", the "ö" sounds like an English u in "turtle", like a French eu in "beurre" or like a German ö in "Mörtel").
The stress is on the first syllable.
Regards, Satu
Hi Carlina,
Sunniva: --- SOON-ee-vah ("oo" short like in "book")
Synnöve: --- SIN-ö-veh (the "i" sounds like a mixture of i and a French u in "tu" or a German ü in "Tür" or a Swedish u in "tur", the "ö" sounds like an English u in "turtle", like a French eu in "beurre" or like a German ö in "Mörtel").
The stress is on the first syllable.
Regards, Satu
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