Correct pronunciations

[Russina]

In an oral report I'd like to say these names correctly. Can any one help, with pronunciations of: Serge Diaghilev and Marius Petipa ?

[Hans]

Here are some links that ought to help:

 

Marius Petipa

 

Diaghilev

 

'Sergei' is pronounced with two syllables and a hard 'G'--the closest American pronunciation would get is probably something like SER-gay.

[Victoria Leigh]

I will try, Russina. Sir-gay Dee-ah-glev and Mah-ree-us Pet-tee-pah.

[Myers]

If you go to Webster on line dictionary, you can hear the pronunciation of these names.

 

Here is the link for pronunciation of Diaghilev:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diaghilev

 

Hope this helps.

[Russina]

Thank you, for all these links. I am now able to practice. So that I can competently deliver the presentation. Spasiba.