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Re: Franciszek
by Kirke (guest)
8/21/2009, 7:14 AM
in reply to a message by Lea M
C followed by I makes a ch sound like in cheek. Cz is a slightly different sound. The only thing that isn't completely correct in the link is the last syllable. It's very close but not exact. I don't know of any way to replicate the sound in English though.
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- Lea M (lcgirl20)   +2
8/21/2009, 7:35 AM
It's ok about the last syllable - I know a Pole and I'll ask him the next time I see him. Thanks for the confirmation about the second syllable though - I now fully like this name. :)ETA: What are the diminutives of Franciszek?

This message was edited 8/22/2009, 7:16 AM

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- Shaymin   +1
8/28/2009, 7:53 AM
Kirke is absolutely right about the pronunciation :) The most common diminutive I hear for this name is Franek. I believe there are others, but I can't remember them.
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- Lea M (lcgirl20)
9/4/2009, 10:48 AM
Ok, thank you so much!
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