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NADEZHDA pronunciation help
How would a Russian pronounce Nadezhda?
A Brit?
An American?Thanks,
Cynthia
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As an American, I pronounce it na-DEZH-da (the 'zh' being the 'j' sound of French). I heard it from a well-informed friend, so I suppose this pronounciation is close to the authentic Russian one.
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In Bulgaria we say nah-DEZH-dah. I *think* the Russians give a softer 'e' and say something more like nah-DYEZH-dah.~ Ivayla,
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This message was edited 5/26/2006, 7:07 PM

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Pronunciation for NADEZDA (meaning hope) is:
NAD= nuhd
E = yeah
ZH = zh - soft z as the French pronounce it
DA = duh
So.. Ivayla was absolutely spot-on!!
Cheers ...
mirodjija
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