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- theatrequeen - 12-03-2005
This will sound very naive, but I'm really just checking. How is Chenin Blanc pronounced? I've heard it several different ways. Thanks.
- robr - 12-03-2005
Also, what kind of grapes are used? Inquiring minds want to know.
The pronunciation is "She-nin (the "e" as in "tennis") Blonk" I believe.
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- winoweenie - 12-03-2005
Hi Queenie and welcome to the board. My Oklahoma dixshunary says it sounds like Shin-an' Blonk.WW
- Thraz - 12-03-2005
I have a natural advantage so there is absolutely no merit in my knowing this, but:
shun-a (this last "a" is pronounced much like the a in "bang" - don't pronounce the n at the end)
bl-[au] (the "au" is much like the "au" sound in "haunt", as in haunted house - neither the n nor the c is pronounced)
Many variations are ok though, my English is generally tolerated so I am more than happy to return the favor.
Also, that is the name of the grape.
[This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 12-03-2005).]
- TheEngineer - 12-03-2005
I agree with Thraz, the C is almost slient.
- PinotEnvy - 12-04-2005
I pronounce it the easy way.... Vouvray.
- winoweenie - 12-05-2005
Mines easier..." NO THANKS " WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]