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  1. 27-Sep-2004, 15:39 #1
    ripley
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    Default Pronounciation of a surname

    How do you pronounce the surname Cheney?
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  2. 27-Sep-2004, 17:51 #2
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  3. 28-Sep-2004, 18:59 #3
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    Default Please confirm

    Hello TDOL,

    As far as the pronunciation of Cheney, do you mean "chain" like a ring of metal? and what do you mean with ee ? Should I pronounce the last part of the surname with a sound i or with the sound of two e?
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  4. 28-Sep-2004, 23:24 #4
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    chain= ring of metal

    ee= knee (without the 'kn')
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