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Nathan Morales in GK101 Introduction to Biblical Greek
2 years ago

Hi everyone. I have a question on the pronunciation of the word "συναγωγή". In particularly the η. On Greek Alphabet Tutor it shows the pronunciation of the η is ā in both the Koine and Erasmian, but "i" as in machine in the modern pronunciation. But every Greek dictionary shows it is pronounced ē. Why is that? What is the correct pronunciation and of it is ē, why did the course say it is pronounced ā?
  1. NB.Mick 2 years ago — Edited

    John Schwandt maybe you can help? I think it is pronounced "e" in the audio, but the text says "a as in late"
  2. DHSIEBERT 2 years ago

    May depend on text and which pronunciation you are going for: Erasmian, Koine, modern... I started with Mounce and that messed me up big time as it is Erasmian. Also, you can use Logos "pronunciation" and set it to the pronunciation you are trying to follow, then find the word and have Logos read it to you. That is how I find the answer :D According to Pronunciation via Logos: Modern has the "ee" sound as in meet Koine has the "ay" sound as does Erasmian as in late