How to Pronounce "Niels Abel" - Norwegian

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The name "Niels Abel" is pronounced with "Niels" sounding like "neils," emphasizing the first syllable. The surname "Abel" is best approximated in English as "Ah-bel," though it can vary slightly between "ah-bell" and "apple" with a 'b.' The discussion highlights the challenges of accurately pronouncing Norwegian names in English. Additionally, it notes that the pronunciation may differ based on regional accents. Understanding these nuances is essential for proper pronunciation.
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the first name as the english name "Neil" with an s:

Niels' Ah-bel
 
Jarle said:
the first name as the english name "Neil" with an s:

Niels' Ah-bel

Just making sure, is the 'bel' in Ah-bel like saying "apple" with a b, or is it more like ah-bell?
 
rsq_a said:
Just making sure, is the 'bel' in Ah-bel like saying "apple" with a b, or is it more like ah-bell?
Rather in between those two extremes.
 
Aw, jeez... not another Norweed thread... :-p
 
rsq_a said:
I need to know how to pronounce "Niels Abel"
In English, it's Niels as in neils, emphasis on the first syllable, Abel cannot be pronounced in English. The closest you can come is Abel as in the Norwegian abel, but with an American accent. If you have an English accent, then you probably don't know who Abel is anyway.
 

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