Re: Question for Marketa Marketa J Zvelebil Thu, 6 Nov 1997 09:40:12 -0800 On Nov 3, 6:10pm, Livia Cases wrote: > Subject: Question for Marketa > Folks - my dad is somming over at the end of the week - so NOW is the time > for all the questions I couldn't answer!!! > > Marketa > > Is the retroflexed r in vulcan pronounced as the r with an "achek" in > Czech? (I hate the limits of this character set!) > > Thanks in advance, > Livia Cases > > ;-> T'Kae <-; with a 'hacek'. No, (it would have been an interesting idea, though). Its more like sticking your tongue-tip back and then pronouncing 'r'. May I ask how come you are versed in Czech spelling? Marketa -- Dr. Marketa J Zvelebil, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, 91 Riding House Street London W1P 8BT, ENGLAND. Tel: (44) 0171 878-4012 ,Fax: (44) 0171 878-4040 e-mail: marketa*ludwig,ucl,ac,uk http://www,ludwig,ucl,ac,uk/st/hello,html * "Computers make excellent and efficient servants but I have no wish to serve under them." (Spock - The Ultimate Computer)