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...having to call out the name of this station.
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of pronouncing the long name of a Welsh train station, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch. Participants share their experiences and humorous takes on the complexity of the name, comparing it to long German words.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express amusement at the difficulty of pronouncing the station's name, with one noting that it can be manageable with practice.
- There is a humorous comparison made between Welsh and German languages regarding the length of their words, with a specific German word cited as a contender.
- Several participants share links to audio resources to aid in pronunciation, indicating a shared interest in overcoming the challenge.
- One participant mentions struggling with the pronunciation due to the presence of multiple consecutive letters in the name.
- Another participant confidently claims they could read the name faster than others, suggesting a playful competitive spirit.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the complexity of the station's name and share a light-hearted attitude towards it. However, there is no consensus on which language has the longest words, as this remains a playful debate.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference specific audio resources for pronunciation, indicating that understanding may depend on access to these materials. The discussion does not resolve the comparison of word lengths between Welsh and German.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in linguistics, language challenges, or cultural comparisons between Welsh and German may find this discussion engaging.
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Conductor: "Now arriving at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch"
Passenger: "Gesundheit"
Passenger: "Gesundheit"
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Astronuc
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I've been there. And I've heard it spoken several times.
It's that bad with a little practice.
It's that bad with a little practice.
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SW VandeCarr
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The Welsh and the Germans should get together to see who can make the longest words. I was in grade school when I first saw that sign. They still haven't shortened it. I doubt if the Germans can match it.
EDIT: On the other hand: Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsesetz. (For some reason, a space is being inserted, but it is one word.)
EDIT: On the other hand: Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsesetz. (For some reason, a space is being inserted, but it is one word.)
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Jimmy Snyder
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Yes, it's that bad.Astronuc said:
http://www.forumwales.com/resources-audio.htm"
Near the bottom of the page is a button to click to hear it spoken.
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Jimmy Snyder said:
And I was so close...
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Anonymous217
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I was making good progress dissecting the word until I got to the 4 consecutive L's..
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Evo
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Silly wabbits.Jimmy Snyder said:
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flyingpig
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That's easy, I could read it faster.
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wuliheron
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