Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Mandolin Pronunciation

Taking a poll here. Do you pronounce mandolin with and accent on the first syllable (like Sierra Hull and Tim O'Brien) or with the accent on the last syllable like the majority of players? Both are appropriate according to Mr. Webster, other sources favor the last syllable accent. I'm currently liking the more relaxed sound of the former and am changing my previously misguided pronunciation.

2 comments:

Lon Hendricks said...

I accent the last syllable. It sounds more sophisticated that way.

Dotty said...

Well of course it is man - DOUGH - lin because of all that money we make performing on it!!!