Re: question on sampa representation

From: "Tristan" <kesuari@...>
Subject: Re: question on sampa representation


> > The X-SAMPA-annotated IPA chart at
> > http://www.i-foo.com/~kturtle/misc/xsamchart.gif is excellent for
> > matching printed IPA symbols with on-line X-SAMPA ones.  I have
> > just exercised my substantial chutzpah [xUtsp@] and sent a note
> > to J.C. Wells about it, along with the SAMPA to IPA translator at
> > http://odur.let.rug.nl/~kleiweg/sampa/translate.html .
>
> Chutzpah? J. C. Wells?
Tristan, if you're wondering why he gave a phonetic transcription of
"chutzpah", I have the same question.  But if you're wondering what chutzpah
is, it's about the same as "guts" or "balls".  Fortitude and strength of
will, and the willingness to make it known.  I don't know how best to
explain it.  It's not in your dictionary?

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