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22-07-2018, 04:31 PM
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How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Do you pronounce the "e" before the "s" as an "e" as in the word "me" or as if it is an "a" and pronounce it like "day"
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22-07-2018, 04:34 PM
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As if it is an "a" and pronounce it like "day" .
....Ter-a-za

I rarely have occasion to pronounce 'Theresa' at all I just write it sometimes.
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22-07-2018, 04:35 PM
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Have you been out in the sun Gravy?
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22-07-2018, 04:36 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
Have you been out in the sun Gravy?
Er, you are on the wrong thread again.
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22-07-2018, 04:37 PM
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Gravitas, Are you normal?

I say, pyjamas, you say pyjaimas, let’s call the whole thing off!!

I say, Teresa, as that’s what the saint is called.
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22-07-2018, 04:38 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Terry-Tsar

How do you pronounce the name "Gravitas"?

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22-07-2018, 04:41 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Originally Posted by Gravitas ->
Er, you are on the wrong thread again.
Do you have a 'right' thread?
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22-07-2018, 04:46 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Originally Posted by Artangel ->
Gravitas, Are you normal?

I say, pyjamas, you say pyjaimas, let’s call the whole thing off!!

I say, Teresa, as that’s what the saint is called.
I am far above the norm, thanks for arrrrsking.
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22-07-2018, 04:47 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Everyone knows it's 'Treesa'
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22-07-2018, 04:48 PM
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Re: How Do You Pronounce The Name "Theresa"?

Originally Posted by Gravitas ->
Do you pronounce the "e" before the "s" as an "e" as in the word "me" or as if it is an "a" and pronounce it like "day"
I believe it depends on how it is spelt.
 
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