Correct pronunciation for Mallaig?

[Tartan Hiker]

Title says it all. Any help appreciated.

[Tim Little]

Mal-ick, I believe.

[Dughlas mor]

Mal-ig, according to this page: http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/pronounce3.htm

[Jock Scot]

MALlaig, with the emphasis on the first three letters but with the word running together as one, rather than two distinct syllables.

[The Q]

I'd agree with Jock on this one, that's how I heard it when I've been there a few times. Whether it is grammatically correct in the Gaelic I have no Idea, But it is how it is generally spoken now.

[Tartan Hiker]

Thanks one and all. Tip o' the cap to you, Jock.

[robbiethepiper]

[QUOTE=Tartan Hiker;1296148]Title says it all. Any help appreciated.[/QUOTE

Generally located about a metre below ma' heid.

[robbiethepiper]

[QUOTE=The Q;1296157]I'd agree with Jock on this one, that's how I heard it when I've been there a few times. Whether it is grammatically correct in the Gaelic I have no Idea, But it is how it is generally spoken now.[/QUOT


Emphasis is on the first syllable in nearly all gàidhlig words.( Pronounced GARL - IK )

[neloon]

"Emphasis is on the first syllable in nearly all gàidhlig words.( Pronounced GARL - IK )"
For the sake of clarity, the R is only there if you have an English accent - GAHL-IK might be better.
Interestingly there seems not to be any accepted etymology for "Mallaig".
Alan

[robbiethepiper]

[QUOTE=neloon;1296310]"Emphasis is on the first syllable in nearly all gàidhlig words.( Pronounced GARL - IK )"
For the sake of clarity, the R is only there if you have an English accent - GAHL-IK might be better.
Interestingly there seems not to be any accepted etymology for "Mallaig".
Alan[/QUOTE

Agreed. I was trying to discourage people from saying GAYL - IK