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HelpAdding other symbols to pronunciation.
How does one go about including special symbols to pronunciation (e.g. the nasalised N seen in the pronunciation of the French name Jean) for user-submitted names, if it is possible?
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Hi there,
In order to get those "special symbols" in your name submission, you need to provide its IPA pronunciation. For example, the IPA pronunciation for the name Jean (1) is /ʒɑ̃/, which would be rendered as ZHAHᴺ when you click the simplify button.
The same also applies to any user-submitted-names. After submitting the name with a correct pronunciation, click the simplify button and it will show you which sounds are aspirated (ᴴ), nasalized (ᴺ), so on, and so forth.
You can follow this link (https://www.behindthename.com/info/pronunciation) for more information about Behind the Name's pronunciation guide.
Regards,
better_nit_bitter
In order to get those "special symbols" in your name submission, you need to provide its IPA pronunciation. For example, the IPA pronunciation for the name Jean (1) is /ʒɑ̃/, which would be rendered as ZHAHᴺ when you click the simplify button.
The same also applies to any user-submitted-names. After submitting the name with a correct pronunciation, click the simplify button and it will show you which sounds are aspirated (ᴴ), nasalized (ᴺ), so on, and so forth.
You can follow this link (https://www.behindthename.com/info/pronunciation) for more information about Behind the Name's pronunciation guide.
Regards,
better_nit_bitter
I see now I’ll have to consult IPA pronunciations for when a name I’m submitting has those specific features (nasalisations, palatalisations, aspirations, etc.). Nonetheless, thank you for the insightful answer!
You're very welcome 😁