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- theatrequeen - 12-03-2005 This will sound very naive, but I'm really just checking. How is Chenin Blanc pronounced? I've heard it several different ways. Thanks. - robr - 12-03-2005 Also, what kind of grapes are used? Inquiring minds want to know. The pronunciation is "She-nin (the "e" as in "tennis") Blonk" I believe. [This message has been edited by bernkastler (edited 12-03-2005).] - winoweenie - 12-03-2005 Hi Queenie and welcome to the board. My Oklahoma dixshunary says it sounds like Shin-an' Blonk.WW - Thraz - 12-03-2005 I have a natural advantage so there is absolutely no merit in my knowing this, but: shun-a (this last "a" is pronounced much like the a in "bang" - don't pronounce the n at the end) bl-[au] (the "au" is much like the "au" sound in "haunt", as in haunted house - neither the n nor the c is pronounced) Many variations are ok though, my English is generally tolerated so I am more than happy to return the favor. Also, that is the name of the grape. [This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 12-03-2005).] - TheEngineer - 12-03-2005 I agree with Thraz, the C is almost slient. - PinotEnvy - 12-04-2005 I pronounce it the easy way.... Vouvray. - winoweenie - 12-05-2005 Mines easier..." NO THANKS " WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img] |