That's right John, the Thai sound system has no /v/ only /w/

Sukhi.

P

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kelly" <palistudent@...>
To: "Pali" <Pali@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 20 April, 2003 2:55 AM
Subject: [Pali] pronunciation & mid-term report


> Dear Christine,
>
> My take on this is that the "v" is generally
> pronounced like an English "v" when it is surrounded
> by vowel sounds or at the start of a word, e.g. vata,
> ovada, but is closer to a "w" sound when immediately
> preceded by a consonant, e.g. "tva.m" would sound more
> like "twa.m". But as has been pointed out already
> Burmese don't have a "v" sound in their language, and
> so pronounce like a "w" all the time. The same may be
> tru of Thais, but I'm not sure.
>
> Thank you very much for your mid-term report on your
> studies at Uni. of Qld. Sounds great! Wish I was
> there - also because I have a brother who lives in
> Brisbane who just had a baby boy, and I'd love to see
> my new nephew! Anyway, it is truly wonderful to read
> in your message how your enthusiasm for Pali has
> grown. My it be fruitful, and of great benefit to you
> and all beings.
>
> Metta,
> John
>
>
>
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