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How to Pronounce "Niels Abel" - Norwegian
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In summary, Niels Henrik Abel's first name is pronounced as "Neil" with an "s" at the end. The last name, Abel, is pronounced similarly to the Norwegian pronunciation, but with an American accent.
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the first name as the english name "Neil" with an s:
Niels' Ah-bel
Niels' Ah-bel
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Jarle said:
Just making sure, is the 'bel' in Ah-bel like saying "apple" with a b, or is it more like ah-bell?
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Rather in between those two extremes.rsq_a said:
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Aw, jeez... not another Norweed thread... 
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In English, it's Niels as in neils, emphasis on the first syllable, Abel cannot be pronounced in English. The closest you can come is Abel as in the Norwegian abel, but with an American accent. If you have an English accent, then you probably don't know who Abel is anyway.rsq_a said:
FAQ: How to Pronounce "Niels Abel" - Norwegian
How do you pronounce "Niels Abel" in Norwegian?
The correct pronunciation of "Niels Abel" in Norwegian is "neels AH-bel".
What is the correct accent for pronouncing "Niels Abel"?
The accent for pronouncing "Niels Abel" is on the first syllable, "neels".
Are there any silent letters in "Niels Abel"?
No, there are no silent letters in "Niels Abel".
How does the pronunciation of "Niels Abel" differ from English?
The main difference in pronunciation between "Niels Abel" in Norwegian and English is the vowel sound in the first syllable. In Norwegian, the "ie" is pronounced as "ee", whereas in English it is pronounced as "eye".
Can you provide a phonetic spelling for "Niels Abel"?
Yes, "Niels Abel" can be phonetically spelled as "neels AH-bel".