How to pronounce Langevin in English?

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Start date Nov 18, 2009
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In summary, the name Langevin is pronounced "lan-zhuh-vahn" in English. It is a French name with origins in Normandy and is derived from the words "long" and "vin". The "g" in Langevin is usually pronounced as a soft "zh" sound, but some may also pronounce it with a hard "g" sound. However, the most commonly accepted pronunciation is with a soft "zh" sound.

Nov 18, 2009

jbunten

Title says it all :)

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Nov 19, 2009

jbunten

Someone must know??!

Nov 19, 2009

f95toli

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Paul Langevin was French, so you shouldn't pronounce his name in English...

Nov 19, 2009

DavidSnider

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Lan-je-vin

Nov 19, 2009

jbunten

Thanks!

1. How do you pronounce Langevin in English?

The correct pronunciation of Langevin in English is "lan-zhuh-vahn".

2. Is Langevin a French name?

Yes, Langevin is a French name.

3. What is the origin of the name Langevin?

The name Langevin is derived from the French word "long", meaning "long", and "vin", meaning "wine". It is believed to have originated in the French region of Normandy.

4. How is the "g" in Langevin pronounced?

The "g" in Langevin is pronounced as a soft "zh" sound, similar to the "s" in "measure".

5. Are there any other ways to pronounce Langevin?

Some people may also pronounce Langevin with a hard "g" sound, like in the word "give". However, the most commonly accepted pronunciation is with a soft "zh" sound.