Pronouncing "film noir" (1 Viewer)

[ThomasC]

Guh-oo-uoh She-oung, both with first (high level) tones (for Mandarin, at least). Am I right?

 

[Citizen87645]

ThomasC, I'm a little rusty on the tones (I'm actually more familiar with Cantonese), but I'm pretty sure Guo is the falling tone and Xiong is the dipping tone. If it helps Guo is "nation" and Xiong is the second character used for "hero." Obviously my grandfather had high hopes for me .

The pronunciation is correct. For those who aren't familiar with the Mandarin-class-sounding-out regimen, this might help:

"Guo" is basically putting "gw" with the "o" sound of orange - more or less "gw&#244"

"Xiong" is pronounced "sh-ee-ohng" with the "ee" very slight and quick (most would probably not even catch it).

 

[MarcoBiscotti]

Let me clarify, I can pronounce it... I just sound like a complete idiot when I do.


I wish I lived on Pine Lane or Maple Avenue or something.

 

[Citizen87645]

You mean "pahn layne" or "mahple avehnyoo" or "sum-sing"?

 

[Holadem]

n/m

 

[Citizen87645]

Y'know every time you out me I have to get relocated! It's a real pain!

 

[Holadem]

I shall delete the post out of courtesy .

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[Citizen87645]

Rick Dicker thanks you.

 

[Max Leung]

I missed something important!

 

[Michael-de-Mat]

This all relates to film noir, nar, nah, etc.

 

[NickSo]

speaking of pronouncing Guo's asian name, try pronouncing mine!

oh wait, nevermind

(yes, its pronounced Nee-kay Soo-oh)

 

[Mark Sherman]

The "R" is silent like the "P" in swimming