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Old December 19th 04, 04:34 AM
The Real Bev
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Default Dumb question: How do pronounce "Rossignol"

Walt wrote:

JDubois wrote:
Ross'-ig-nol ? Ross-e-nol' ?, Rose-e-nyall' ? Some other way? My wife bought
a set and I don't want to sound as dumb as usual when I tell someone what
she bought.

Google and web searches came up empty.


Like the word "Chimera", "Rossingnol" has no correct pronunciation, so
most people just call 'em Rossies (ROSS' EASE).


Rhymes with "frog skis".

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