Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?
Many "K" sounds found in Greek words were changed to soft C's when Latinized and Aglicized. Originally, the name of the sorceress in the Odyssey was spelled, in the Latin alphabet, Kirke (KIRR-kee or KEER-kee). However, many English speakers pronounce the name SIR-kee, like "circle."
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How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Titi Marie  ·  1/3/2004, 7:44 PM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  CArL  ·  8/8/2021, 1:03 AM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  thegriffon  ·  8/9/2021, 3:21 AM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Zorya  ·  1/4/2004, 6:53 PM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Michael Circe  ·  3/23/2004, 4:30 PM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Martin  ·  1/4/2004, 5:24 AM
Greek style  ·  Pavlos  ·  1/4/2004, 5:22 AM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Satu  ·  1/3/2004, 11:09 PM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Chrisell  ·  1/3/2004, 7:51 PM
Re: How Would You Pronounce Circe?  ·  Joe  ·  1/14/2004, 4:56 AM