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in reply to a message by Shurochka
Well, Menzies Campbell does not pronounce his name "Men-zeez".
The correct pronunciation of Menzies is "Ming-iss". That is still the way it's pronounced in Scotland where it originates, but it England (and I imagine America), it has become rendered as "Men-zeez". I'm not suggesting you try using the "Ming-iss" pronunciation in the USA ... What a nightmare for your child to explain! And anyway, "Men-zeez" sounds much nicer. I just had to point that out when you mentioned Menzies Campbell.
Think Chrisell already gave you an origin, so I won't repeat her :-)
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♥Elinor♥
'Why do people with closed minds, always open their mouths?'
The correct pronunciation of Menzies is "Ming-iss". That is still the way it's pronounced in Scotland where it originates, but it England (and I imagine America), it has become rendered as "Men-zeez". I'm not suggesting you try using the "Ming-iss" pronunciation in the USA ... What a nightmare for your child to explain! And anyway, "Men-zeez" sounds much nicer. I just had to point that out when you mentioned Menzies Campbell.
Think Chrisell already gave you an origin, so I won't repeat her :-)
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♥Elinor♥
'Why do people with closed minds, always open their mouths?'
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