Why I pronounce it nuts, Lupin (was Pronunciation)

[Audra1976 at aol.com]

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In a message dated 22/02/2003 11:57:53 Eastern Standard Time, 
maria_kirilenko at yahoo.com writes:
> About Lupin - I also said his name the French way, but numerous 'expert' 
> websites converted me to lu-pin. And I don't know if that's really the 
> right way to say it, given the apparent French ending of the name, JKR's 
> history of teaching French and her love of using it for other names in the 
> books.

Me:

In case you didn't know, "lupin" is also a very light shade of blue, and that 
is pronounced [LOO-pen].  I know this because my boyfriend is an artist.  
I've always imagined that this is the color of Lupin's eyes.  His name is 
probably also pronounced [LOO-pen], but I still can't stop myself from saying 
[LOO-PAHN].  I can't help it.  I watched "Lupin III" way before I ever read 
"Prisoner of Azkaban."  I also picture a very Jigen-like Sirius sometimes.

Audra


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