Jun 06, 2013 01:08PM. S injin as a boys' name is pronounced SIN-jin.
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It isn't pronounced like that most of the time. Relevance.
I agree with Lupin IV It's how the Scots pronounce it, In French, St John would be St Jean, with the "t" in saint silent, and the "Jean" pronounced "jin". Because the original meaning doesn't matter, and they start to be treated somewhat like a meaningless set of sounds, they get pronounced less carefully. How do you think about the answers?
I agree with Lupin IV It's how the Scots pronounce it, In French, St John would be St Jean, with the "t" in saint silent, and the "Jean" pronounced "jin".
It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Sinjin is "God is gracious". ASSOCIATED WITH gracious, saint. So the latter people, places, and things on your list are pronounced "Saint John," while the man's name is pronounced Sinjin? Now I get it. Does anyone know why it's pronounced this way?" Sinjin is actually an attempt to represent phonetically the now rare name "St.
Why do liberals spout Jewish propaganda without even questioning it? I seem to remember reading that a character on Airwolf was named "St. John" (his first name, no less), and it was pronounced something like "sin jin." The name "St John" ,as in Norman St John Stevas, is pronounced "sinjin".? Why do liberals spout Jewish propaganda without even questioning it? John." Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps.
However, in St. John's case, Saint is a title, not part of a name, so it probably wouldn't be pronounced SinJin. As an American what would be the most useful second language to learn?
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Not answering your question - just clarifying that it's pronounced 'Sinjin' only when used as a person's name, and not only by Moore.
Yes, I too had to learn to pronounce this properly!
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In French, St John would be St Jean, with the "t" in saint silent, and the "Jean" pronounced "jin" Maybe that's why
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That said, it is, as I understand it, only used when St. John is referring to a location name or a person's/family's surname and some think it originates in ancient Norman pronunciation. It should probably be St. Claire. CREATIVE FORMS (male)
Is there a google chrome app that can translate an entire webpage into English, both text and images. I'm American myself; I learn Brit like a foreign language.
However, SinJin for St. John is somewhat a regional colloquialism.
Like a posh version of a glottal stop. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Because that's how St. John is typically pronounced when it's a personal name. Carlissa wrote: "I never knew St. John was pronounced as Sinjin until I listened to the audiobook. Is it pretentious? Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. The name, if St John's church or college, or St. John the gospel, is pronounced "St John".
I was utterly baffled and thought to myself "surely he isn't called Saint John. Favorite Answer. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the askthebritish community. What is interesting is that the Sinjin pronounciation only applies when St John is a last name. Get your answers by asking now. What does this say in Korean....고통으로 Is it pretentious? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
Or is a person who goes by Sinjin doing so to reflect class? Enola Straight 04-12-2006, 01:13 AM Answer Save. But not a first name... And personally, having it spelled Saint John, but pronounced "sinjon" would be too …
Could not say, Alisha. Answer Save. And it's one of the specially designed unwritten rules that enable the posh to spot the non posh however hard the non posh try to "pass". I've never understood why some of the English accents pronounce "idea" and "i-dee-err". You can sign in to vote the answer.
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Get answers by asking now. I believe Lupin IV to be partially correct. I guess it depends on the accent, I pronounce St John like "Sun'jon" unless I'm making a point to enunciate (e.g. What do you do when you have an idea for a story that you're really proud of, but then see another piece of media has the exact same thing? I have a cat named SinJin St. John.
So the latter people, places, and things on your list are pronounced "Saint John," while the man's name is pronounced Sinjin? Meh, the names and pronounciation are pretty cool. Archived.
I assume these to be "aristocratic" deformations.
Easy to read, adult mythology books suggestions? Log ... Sinjun and Sinjon are forms of that name, which means "Saint John". He was a hillbilly from the Ozarks. The name sinclair is the same thing.
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You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. As a given-name, "St. John" is sometimes pronounced as [SIN-jin] or [SIN-jun] in the UK.
Thanks. I … what does hwa mean after a name in korean? What is interesting is that the Sinjin pronounciation only applies when St John is a last name. 1 decade ago.
I've heard of St. John for a middle name! One of the badges said St John. Still have questions? My dad's gone but I purposely use things he said around my mom to see if she'd notice (she usually does). I think you pronounce it Sin j'n - got to know the guy after that.
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josephlincolnlordstanley. The English language is mystifying.. reply | flag * message 4: by Brenda (new) - rated it 5 stars. I presume this to be a relic of Norman-French origin (see also Sinclair for St. Claire). When the US becomes a Hispanic majority country, will English be replaced with Spanish as the official language? It isn't pronounced like that most of the time. Critique this paragraph? What do you do when you have an idea for a story that you're really proud of, but then see another piece of media has the exact same thing? Native English speakers, could you please help me with these issues?
I grew up that St. John as a first name was pronounced SinJin, and St. John as a last name could be pronounced either way. I haven't ever. I've noticed a lot of English do that. you are right-just one of those odd english "things"like Cholmondeley. iirc I've only ever heard the 2 distinct words. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. what has caused the fight between the fathers and mother in ther story of the my father tragedy? It's more like Synj'n than SinJin.
The name sinclair is the same thing.
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-it's easier to say -trips off the tongue. Why do British people pronounce "St. John" as "sinjin"? What book would you recommend to people who haven't finished a book since high-school?
Anonymous. 1 decade ago. I could easily imagine somebody with a haughty inflection pronouncing it like "Sin'jin" A place to ask, and have your questions answered about Britain. Anyway, regional and national variances in English pronunciation are like a little spice sprinkled on a conversation. 힘이 온다? if I were directing a lost 'murican tourist to St Johns cathedral). Was luckily rescued by someone in the group who did know. are pronounced normally. Can't say I've ever noticed it.
Why not just go with John, and call him "saint" as an endearing nickname? 4 years ago. What do you think of the answers? What is Ralph's secret in lord of the flies?
I believe Lupin IV to be partially correct.
The apostle, the restaurant, the volunteer ambulance, etc. I assume these to be "aristocratic" deformations. In the Lord of the Flies, how does Jack’s tribe distance themselves from the reality of what they did at the feast?
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I have a cat named SinJin St. John. What book would you recommend to people who haven't finished a book since high-school? However, SinJin for St. John is somewhat a regional colloquialism. Regional dialects of the English language are multidimensional.One of my co-workers is from Newfoundland.She says 'car' like "care". Just for kicks. What is the correct way to write the date? In the Lord of the Flies, how does Jack’s tribe distance themselves from the reality of what they did at the feast.
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