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Old Posted Apr 12, 2017, 6:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Acajack View Post
If I had no prior knowledge of the place, I'd pronounce it "schteyn-bawk" (rhymes with the composer's name).
In Germany maybe, but here? I know that's how it 'should' be pronounced (not sure about the bawk though), but that would be like pronouncing "Granbee" in Québec while everybody pronounces it "Granbay".

Last edited by le calmar; Apr 12, 2017 at 7:40 PM.