Phonetically, how do you pronounce Zsallia? I have been using Zowl-ya, but can think of at least one other possible pronunciation.
IMHO, and take it with any sized grain of salt you like, your last sentence of the full chapter should have been the first sentence of your next chapter. Since we know the story continues, telling the reader what happens next is less suspenseful/tense than wondering what happens after she wishes him Merry Christmas following a potential dangerous police confrontation with sirens blaring. Of course, if there is a Part 3 of Chapter 14 then I am completely wrong.
I like "Zsa-LEE-uh." John seems to prefer "Zsa-lee-yuh."
John tends to win by default. Since it's 2,000 year old Ancient Greek, circa late Roman Republic, it's mostly a matter of opinion. But you might try asking her. :-)
Zsa as in Zsa Zsa Gabor, yes. The 'll' is more of a Spanish pronunciation, as in the 'lli' in 'million'. The final 'a' is pronounced as 'ah'.
Both Dean's and John's pronunciations are common, and I've learned to take no offense.
7.11.2007 9:46pm
Commenting on Dean's World is a privilege, not a right. Dean is your host, you are his guest, and you should behave in that fashion. Dean is not your babysitter, nor is he your punching bag. Please remember this. In general, you are free to disagree with anyone on any subject you wish, but abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
Of course we all lose our tempers now and then. Dean freely admits to being imperfect in this regard, which is why regulars to this establishment will generally be cut more slack than people who we don't know very well.
Still: behave like an adult, or go find somewhere else to play. Thanks.
Phonetically, how do you pronounce Zsallia? I have been using Zowl-ya, but can think of at least one other possible pronunciation.
IMHO, and take it with any sized grain of salt you like, your last sentence of the full chapter should have been the first sentence of your next chapter. Since we know the story continues, telling the reader what happens next is less suspenseful/tense than wondering what happens after she wishes him Merry Christmas following a potential dangerous police confrontation with sirens blaring. Of course, if there is a Part 3 of Chapter 14 then I am completely wrong.
I like "Zsa-LEE-uh." John seems to prefer "Zsa-lee-yuh."
John tends to win by default. Since it's 2,000 year old Ancient Greek, circa late Roman Republic, it's mostly a matter of opinion. But you might try asking her. :-)
Both Dean's and John's pronunciations are common, and I've learned to take no offense.
Of course we all lose our tempers now and then. Dean freely admits to being imperfect in this regard, which is why regulars to this establishment will generally be cut more slack than people who we don't know very well.
Still: behave like an adult, or go find somewhere else to play. Thanks.