A small question

[thymeth.livejournal.com]

I say, could someone help an ignorant Norwegian: How is Wodehouse pronounced? Is the first 'o' pronounced as in 'toad' or as in 'wood'?
Thanks ever so much.


Edit: I am no longer confused. Thank you all:)

Comments

[pet-lunatic.livejournal.com]

Wood :) But an amazing number of people pronounce it as it's spelled.

[kryptyd.livejournal.com]

Don't feel bad about being confused! It's an unusual pronunciation considering the way it's spelled. :)

[gingergoldfish.livejournal.com]

I always pronouced it "Wood-House" I didn't think of the other version. =)

[damned-colonial.livejournal.com]

"Wood", but that's contrary to what would be normal English pronunciation of the word if it weren't a proper name.

The Brits are well known for their weird-ass name pronunciations, c.f. Chomondeley (Chumley), Featherstonhaugh (Fernshaw), etc. See also the Monty Python sketch:

Interviewer: Good evening. I have with me in the studio tonight one of Britain's leading skin specialists - Raymond Luxury Yacht.

Raymond: That's not my name.

Interviewer: I'm sorry - Raymond Luxury Yach-t.

Raymond: No, no, no - it's spelt Raymond Luxury Yach-t, but it's pronounced 'Throatwobbler Mangrove'.

[tootsiemuppet.livejournal.com]

I pronounced it Woadhouse for ages until I read somewhere what it's supposed to be.

^^; oops

*pets those silly Brits and their names*

[shakanaman.livejournal.com]

:::sheepish:::
me too!

Now I know.