Re: Pronouncing new sounds in new languages

Okay, I think this discussion can now end based on what I just read:

On Wed, 2 May 2001, Daniel44 wrote:
> My French is not perfect, but I think the 'y' sound in Uusisuom is very
> similar to the 'u' sound in the word 'lune'. I also realised yesterday that
> the 'u' sound in Uusisuom is very similar to the 'u' in the Italian word
> 'pUnto'. In short, the 'u' sound is shorter and more 'tense' than the 'y'.
Secondarily: the point of an auxlang as I understand it is to make it as
absolutely simple as possible, not to make sounds which will likely be
difficult for many people to learn...

Anyway, I will say no more on this subject.

-------ferko
Ferenc Gy. Valoczy

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