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by MJ (guest)
6/15/2004, 2:50 PM
What is the "correct" pronunciation of Nathalie in English speaking coutries? I know the site says Nathalie is French and pronounced na-ta-LEE, but it also gives that pronunciation for Natalie which we (Americans) say as NA-ta-lee. Does that mean that Nathalie can also be "correctly" pronounced as NA-ta-lee?Thanks,
Melissa
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- Becca (guest)
7/6/2004, 1:13 AM
I'm not authority on the subject, firstly.
My friend Nathalie, born in France, raised around the world, pronounces it Na-tha-lee.
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- Domhnall (guest)   +2
6/16/2004, 12:49 AM
Yes.
In general terms, people choosing French spellings in English speaking locations do so for the French pronunciation. I'm thinking recent French descendants anywhere or long-established ones, such as in Louisiana.Of course, there are always those who will do whatever they want...
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- RosannaB (guest)   +1
6/16/2004, 6:36 AM
In Britain we pronounce the name Anthony as AN-ton-ee and I'm sure Nathalie would be pronounced in the same way. I can't really comment about pronounciation in America but English speakers often use the French pronounciation of name - but maybe it's a European thing : ) .I see no reason why you should pronounce the 'h' in Nathalie unless you want to.
: )
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- Christo (guest)
7/15/2004, 8:05 AM
RosannaB is right for the "h" in Nathalie. In both names Anthony and Nathalie, the letter "h" is added later by some confusion, I think.Nathalie originates from Natale, meaning Christmas.
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