>> I have a theory. I think if the surname sounds better as a possessive >> (of or belonging to a place, tribe, etc) we tend to pronounce a kasra, >> and if a surname is a profession or reputation we tend not to. >> >> You would say Omar Khayyam and also say Hafez-e Shirazi. > > Hafez-e Shirazi here is not a person's first and last name. > Doesn't count. But I'm trying to get my rules writter too.
Ok, I'll use your example: Sayyed Ali-e Khaameneh'i _______________________________________________ PersianComputing mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.sharif.edu/mailman/listinfo/persiancomputing
