[Dixielandjazz] Pronunciation

[philwilking]

In New Orleans, everyone pronounces it (the street name) "GRA-vier," with 
strong emphasis on the first syllable. The "vier" part is pronounced in the 
English fashion, not the French "vi-ay," and the "vi" and the "er" parts are 
run together with the volume trailing off to almost (but not quite) nothing 
when you get to the "r." Hence a non-native thinks we pronounce it 
"Graviuh."

Phil Wilking - K5MZF
www.nolabanjo.com

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-----Original Message----- 
From: Gerard Bielderman

A simple question. How should I pronounce Gravier in Gravier street blues?