S01: Introduction
 
 

7. Counter argument against standardization of geographical names

 


In order to pronounce a name, we need to know in which language it is spelled.

Language Pronunciation of letter -c- Spelling of sound -sh-
Spanish k or th ch
Italian k or ch sci
French k or s ch
Czech ts š
Turkish j or dzh
German k or s sch
Dutch k or s sj
 

 

 
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