[Facts] Re: Question for Lucille: Jaylinn
in reply to a message by Dorchadas
Agreed. It might depend on how long they have a history in the Netherlands? As in, the longer it's been around, the more likely it got its own Dutch pronunciation.
Jack is another one like John, it's SHAHK for us.
I've seen Johnny written as Djonny to make it clear the English J-sound should be used.
Also, not sure if you'd agree but it would for me depend on the generation as well. If I met a 5 month old baby, I'd assume Jack for example is JAK, but if I met a 70 year old Jack, I'd assume it's SHAHK.
Jack is another one like John, it's SHAHK for us.
I've seen Johnny written as Djonny to make it clear the English J-sound should be used.
Also, not sure if you'd agree but it would for me depend on the generation as well. If I met a 5 month old baby, I'd assume Jack for example is JAK, but if I met a 70 year old Jack, I'd assume it's SHAHK.