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| − | The town, the title and derivatives of both are pronounced 'MAWL-b'ruh', IPA | + | The town, the title and derivatives of both are pronounced 'MAWL-b'ruh', {{IPA|ˈmɔː<sup>r</sup>l brʌ}} in [[RP]], although Marlborough Avenue in Hull and other local names are often realised as MAHL-b'ruh, {{IPA|ˈmæːl bʌrə }} or {{IPA|mɑːl brə}}, or various combinations and variations of these. (See also [[Odd pronunciations of proper names - examples]].) |
::You may also want to see [[Marlborough]] for a brief account of the origin of the name and the great general who made it famous. | ::You may also want to see [[Marlborough]] for a brief account of the origin of the name and the great general who made it famous. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 21 March 2016
The town, the title and derivatives of both are pronounced 'MAWL-b'ruh', IPA: /ˈmɔːrl brʌ/ in RP, although Marlborough Avenue in Hull and other local names are often realised as MAHL-b'ruh, IPA: /ˈmæːl bʌrə / or IPA: /mɑːl brə/, or various combinations and variations of these. (See also Odd pronunciations of proper names - examples.)
- You may also want to see Marlborough for a brief account of the origin of the name and the great general who made it famous.
