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    There are several possible pronunciations, I would say Mak Ain-rik.

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    Where is @MacEanruig when you need him?

    Mark Anthony Henderson your presence is required!

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    I would say "Mach(k)-Yanreek" - ch as in loch, of course.
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    Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
    There are several possible pronunciations, I would say Mak Ain-rik.
    This is the way I pronounce my name.
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    Virtus et Victoria - Virtue and Victory
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    MacEanruig

    Last edited by Knuckle Beast; 5th October 17 at 08:40 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Knuckle Beast View Post
    Oh my! What in the world is that?
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    What in the world is that?!?

    Haha I know! Thank God haha. That's what I said.

    So it's Mack yahn rik but k=ch like in loch from the back of the throat?

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    "Concerning Pre-aspiration
    It signifies the placing of an h-like sound before certain consonants. Voiceless consonants (t, c, p) are usually pre-aspirated when they follow a stressed vowel. Pre-aspiration takes the form of voiceless breathing /h/ before each of the consonants. It may be realized as a 'ch' especially before c."
    So, I repeat what I said above - "mac" in Gaelic is always pronounced with a pre-aspiration of the "c" i.e. "machk"' A terminal "g" is always pronounced "k".
    Hence "Mach(k)-Yanreek"

    Alan
    Last edited by neloon; 8th October 17 at 12:01 PM.

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    Thanks

    How did you learn all that? Ive wanted to for a long time! Go you for knowing, and studying

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