Re: A nijsseni

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Susanne,

I base this on what Schmettkamp wrote in his book:

"A. nijsseni (pronounced neisseni) is a name used to honor Dr. Han Nijssen,
Curator of the Zoological Museum of Amsterdam who allowed Kullander to examine
the fish caught by Patrick de Rham."

In German, in any word containing double vowels it is the second vowel that is
pronounced, and as a long vowel - in this case a long "i". The "ss" in Dutch (ß
in German) is pronounced "z". So contrary to what  most apistonuts say, it is
pronounce nye-ZEN-eye (or in classical Latin nye-ZEN-ee).

If I'm wrong would one of our Dutch members correct me please? What do you say
Erik Jan & Hans?

Mike Wise

Susanne and Cory Williamson wrote:

> Three questions for anyone who might know
>
> What is the phonetic pronunciation of this species?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cory Williamson
>
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