Question on Pronunciation - Este

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Mon March 28th, 2011, 7:41 pm

Like in Alfonso d'Este. Is it "Este", with one syllable, or "Es-tay"? Or something else?

SM

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon March 28th, 2011, 7:52 pm

It's two syllables, with the stress pretty much evenly measured between them, or slightly more on the first syllable. The second e is shortish, not a long "ay" sound. Kind of like the first two syllables of the word "destiny."

DES-teh.

SonjaMarie · Post by **SonjaMarie** » Tue March 29th, 2011, 2:06 am

Dear Elizabeth,

Thanks for replying! I'm happy it was you that did, because the question arose because I'm reading your book! It's very good so far (and I expect it will stay that way

).

SM

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Tue March 29th, 2011, 1:42 pm

Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying it.