Re: [OGD] Pronunciation

In a message dated 11/1/07 7:01:46 AM, Rick Barry writes: Next request: Braem, a name that has been subject to various vocal permutations here in the States. I believe Guido pronounces it Brahm. With respect to a genus or species name incorporating a proper name, is there any consensus

[OGD] Pronunciation of Braem

For Rick Barry and others who wish to know: I contacted Guido Braem about the pronunciation of his last name. He said the correct pronunciation is like Brahms without the ³s² at the end. Or, like what you have to say when a doctor looks down your throat. He comes from an old Flemish family

Re: [OGD] pronunciation

All these years since the birth of the OGD I have privately wondered what is the correct pronunciation of Bruyninckx, our host's surname. I'll admit that the name doesn't often come up in conversation, but when it has I have only referred to him as 'Kenneth of the OGD' (sounding to me like a

Re: [OGD] pronunciation

: Thursday, November 01, 2007 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [OGD] pronunciation All these years since the birth of the OGD I have privately wondered what is the correct pronunciation of Bruyninckx, our host's surname. I'll admit that the name doesn't often come up in conversation, but when it has I have only

[OGD] pronunciation

All these years since the birth of the OGD I have privately wondered what is the correct pronunciation of Bruyninckx, our host's surname. I'll admit that the name doesn't often come up in conversation, but when it has I have only referred to him as 'Kenneth of the OGD' (sounding to me like a

Re: [OGD] Pronunciation

You say tow-may-ter and I say toh-mah-to /So let's give the whole thing up [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'll bet the vast majority of people just want, just like I believe it was the original poster, a way to learn an acceptable way to pronounce orchid names so as not to sound stupid. If you