Klarinet Archive - Posting 000439.txt from 1998/03

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Twydd's
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 22:14:15 -0500

On Fri, 6 Mar 1998, pharmacy wrote:

> I wrote to Mr. Sim, author of the book, and received the book and a
> delightful letter from him. It seems that Twydds (in Welsh) is
> pronounced "TOO-WITHS".Carol

That's right, as I recall from a trip to Wales, the double "d" is
pronounced "th." But, then, in Welsh, every combination of consonants
seems to be pronounced "th!" ;-)

Just kidding - please don't take offense. I love the country of Wales.
Snowdonia National Park is one of the most beautiful places on the face of
the earth.

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu