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how would I pronounce the name "vidya"

Discussion in 'Hinduism' started by charliec, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. charliec

    charliec Member

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    I have a friend that is hindu and she has a friend named Vidya. how would I pronounce it so I don't sound like an ignorant american?
     
    charliec, Jun 11, 2004
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  3. Jedi

    Jedi Self Banned

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    Call her Viddy, Vid, Video, lol j/k

    My name was a long Indian name and most people called me with cuts, like sam, sud, steve...

    but anyway , you can pronounce it as Vee (weee!!!!) Duh(little kid saying duh) yah(yea with a german accent).
     
    Jedi, Jun 12, 2004
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  5. ChiefCowpie

    ChiefCowpie hugs and bugs

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    but don't call her aviddy or avideo or avidya
     
    ChiefCowpie, Jun 12, 2004
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  7. Bhaskar

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    kinda like "with ya" only the th is pronounced d.
     
    Bhaskar, Jun 12, 2004
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  9. BlackBillBlake

    BlackBillBlake resigned HipForums Supporter

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    vee -dja - so an Indian freind pronounces it.
     
    BlackBillBlake, Jul 1, 2004
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  11. charliec

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    thanks guys for the replies! now i won't sound completely clueless when i talk to her!
     
    charliec, Jul 3, 2004
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