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Aodhain

English translation: Aidón

15:21 May 8, 2008
Gaelic to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / Name Pronunciation
Gaelic term or phrase: Aodhain
Hi all,
I don't exactly need a translation, but a consultation on pronunciation: I just wanted to know what this name sounds like in English, as I've been given various versions. International Phonetic Alphabet or easily understandable transcription much appreciated!! Thank you very much in advance, everyone.
kimgrego (X)
Italy
Local time: 10:04
English translation:Aidón
Explanation:
it is the Irish equivalent of Aidan ... pronounced Aiden ... the Irish name has the emphasis on the last syllable ... Aih - doon

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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-05-08 20:38:33 GMT)
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it's Ai .. dojn .. my transcrip skill are not optimal .. may have it wrong again

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Note added at 4 days (2008-05-13 10:03:49 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks. Might be Scottish Gaelic then but certainly not Irish Gaelic. I suppose the person knows how his name is pronounced.
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Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Local time: 10:04
Grading comment
Thank you for your reply. However, the correct pronunciation, at least according to the person named as such, is Gee-hin. Thank you anyway.
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3Aidón
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Aidón


Explanation:
it is the Irish equivalent of Aidan ... pronounced Aiden ... the Irish name has the emphasis on the last syllable ... Aih - doon

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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-05-08 20:38:33 GMT)
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it's Ai .. dojn .. my transcrip skill are not optimal .. may have it wrong again

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Note added at 4 days (2008-05-13 10:03:49 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks. Might be Scottish Gaelic then but certainly not Irish Gaelic. I suppose the person knows how his name is pronounced.

Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Local time: 10:04
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 5
Grading comment
Thank you for your reply. However, the correct pronunciation, at least according to the person named as such, is Gee-hin. Thank you anyway.
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