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Post by Mike T on Dec 9, 2019 21:07:26 GMT
In most of my conlangs, an 'x' calls for the 'sh' sound. How do you think/say Xeog?
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Post by squidlord on Dec 9, 2019 21:38:45 GMT
Zee-ahg, just like Hades intended.
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Post by bigwalleye on Dec 9, 2019 21:40:03 GMT
I just assumed it was "ZEE awg" with the accent on the first syllable. It would probably be transliterated from another alphabet, so there might not be an equivalent phoneme.
BTW, I base my pronounciation on absolutely nothing except that it seems right to me!
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Post by Mehman on Dec 9, 2019 22:11:32 GMT
I figure it's "Zee-ahg".
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Post by crinklechips on Dec 9, 2019 23:10:34 GMT
Aint this fun?! I’m with you Mike. I say “Szhogg”. We need an official call on this important matter  . |
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Post by atomicfloozy on Dec 10, 2019 0:54:39 GMT
So you would pronounce Xena, Warrior Princess as Shena? Xena is pronounced "zEE-nah".
The element Xenon is pronounced "ZEE-non."
Xenophobe is "ze-no-fob".
Xylophone is "silent-Lo-phone".
Xerox, Xeo, Xeres - the list goes on, but it seems most words in English that begin with the letter "x" is pronounced like "z".
So, my vote is Xeog is pronounced "zee-oog."
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Post by Mehman on Dec 10, 2019 2:12:45 GMT
Looks like the "zee-oggs" are winning! It feels special to be in the club  |
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Post by Mike T on Dec 10, 2019 2:41:16 GMT
Okay! I am almost sorry I asked.
AtomicFloozy tipped the scales (for me) and I cannot refute her logic.
For me, from now on, it is 'ZEE-ogg'.
Thanks for everyone's input.
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Post by crinklechips on Dec 10, 2019 9:52:50 GMT
Mexican - Xela . Pronounced “Ch” English - examine. Pronounced “Ks” French - six. Pronounced “S” Portuguese - exemplo. Pronounced “Zzz” Chinese - xiang. Pronounced “Sh” Mexican - Oaxaca . Pronounced “H” Seeing as its an alien word, pick the one you like. I sure have  |
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Post by Mike T on Dec 10, 2019 20:37:00 GMT
Mexican - Xela . Pronounced “Ch” English - examine. Pronounced “Ks” French - six. Pronounced “S” Portuguese - exemplo. Pronounced “Zzz” Chinese - xiang. Pronounced “Sh” Mexican - Oaxaca . Pronounced “H” Seeing as its an alien word, pick the one you like. I sure have Yes, well, you see how I started down the rabbit hole. As usual, I was over-thinking it. As you say, I suppose we're free to choose. Probably only had an 'X' because 'Z' was already in use. |
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Post by Ed the Two Hour Wargames Guy on Dec 10, 2019 21:45:26 GMT
Xeog be Zee-ogg.
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Post by crinklechips on Dec 10, 2019 23:30:47 GMT
And the winner is... Zee-ogg! |
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Post by atomicfloozy on Dec 10, 2019 23:41:30 GMT
I think it is the eo diphthong after the X. Even if you pronounce the X as a hard chs there is a prominent zee sound as you move into the vowels. At least that's what happens when this West Texan girl pronounces Xeog. Of course those of us from West Texas can barely speak English and our Spanish is, well, horrid.
Had a history professor many many years ago whose wife taught high school French & he said his wife had come to the conclusion that there was no greater punishment in Hell than trying to teach French to Texans.
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Post by blacksmith on Dec 14, 2019 9:31:20 GMT
Kseog in Spanish, like Xabier.
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