Message: "How do you pronounce the name Bijou?"

How do you pronounce the name Bijou?

by Tara (guest)

8/21/2006, 8:59 AM

Well I know it's a French name meaning "jewel" but I've always thought it was pronounced bee-zhoo w/ a soft "j" type sound..is this correct? Thanks for any info!

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- Ivayla

8/21/2006, 10:07 AM

You are right, and...

this has been discussed before: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=585922&board=gen

~ Ivayla,
skillfully disguised as a responsible adult

- may1787

8/22/2006, 2:58 AM

Yes, it is pronounced just as you have described it.

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