'Szymoniak' - help with pronunciation of a Polish name please

kjwx109 1 | 1

3 Jun 2010 / #1

Hello,

I don't know any Polish, but could do with some help. I am giving a talk next week and will have to pronounce a Polish name several times. The name is 'Szymoniak'. Can I please have some tips as to how to pronounce this in English in a way that is close to the proper Polish pronunciation.

Many thanks

pgtx 29 | 3094

3 Jun 2010 / #2

ivona.com make it be your help...

shush 1 | 209

3 Jun 2010 / #3

Hmm i can send u a voice clip with the pronounciation if you want.

ShawnH 8 | 1488

3 Jun 2010 / #4

'Szymoniak'

This is an easy one.....

Shi-Moe-knee-ak, but say it quickly.

Now wait for about 13 varying opinions on the proper pronunciation....

:-)

1jola 14 | 1875

3 Jun 2010 / #5

Try here: say.expressivo.com/ewa/

pgtx 29 | 3094

3 Jun 2010 / #6

Shi-Moe-knee-ak, but say it quickly.

not as slow as you wrote it? ;)

ShawnH 8 | 1488

3 Jun 2010 / #7

What do you want for a guy with only 7.5 fingers and two thumbs?

OP kjwx109 1 | 1

3 Jun 2010 / #8

Wow, these text to speech sites rock! Mant thanks for the links and for Shi-Moe-knee-ak.

Polonius3 980 | 12276

4 Jun 2010 / #9

shi-MAW-nyak (only three syllables). Means: Simonson (patroynmic nick)