James's house

[ratóncolorao]

Hello,

My question today has to do with the saxon genetive pronunciation.
Let's see, when you say:

James' house or James's house

Is there any difference in pronunciation?

Thank you

 

[TheParser]

Hello,

My question today has to do with the saxon genetive pronunciation.
Let's see, when you say:

James' house or James's house

Is there any difference in pronunciation?

Thank you

NOT A TEACHER



(1) Of course, I take this question very personally!!!

(2) When you speak about my house, the "rules" call for

your pronouncing it "Jameses" house -- no matter how

you write it.

(3) Nevertheless, some (many?) native speakers would

refer to my house as "James" house if written as James'

house. My name, however, is "James," not "Jame."




Sincerely,


JAMES

 

[ratóncolorao]

NOT A TEACHER



(1) Of course, I take this question very personally!!!

(2) When you speak about my house, the "rules" call for

your pronouncing it "Jameses" house -- no matter how

you write it.

(3) Nevertheless, some (many?) native speakers would

refer to my house as "James" house if written as James'

house. My name, however, is "James," not "Jame."




Sincerely,


JAMES

First of all I want to thank you for your - always - kind and useful answers. Besides, I want you to have a look at the page someone has sent me with reference to the subject we are dealing with :

Learning English | BBC World Service


Thank you very much for your help.

 

[TheParser]

First of all I want to thank you for your - always - kind and useful answers. Besides, I want you to have a look at the page someone has sent me with reference to the subject we are dealing with :

Learning English | BBC World Service


Thank you very much for your help.

Thank you very much, Ratoncolorao, for the kind words and helpful link.

The BBC is one of my favorite news and language

sources.

As the article said, the choice is up to you. I know that

whichever choice you choose, it will be the right one for

you.


Sincerely,


James