[Ads-l] How to say tropical storm "Isaias" coming my way

[Baker, John]

According to the National Hurricane Center, the correct pronunciation of "Isaias," as applied to the hurricane, is "ees-ah-EE-ahs," see https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/aboutnames_pronounce_atlc.pdf.


John Baker


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British and American pronunciations of this name vary.
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Subject: How to say tropical storm "Isaias" coming my way

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