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I have heard various different pronunciations of  Loos and Hulluch, but which are correct, please, according to the local people?

Michael

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1 hour ago, EastSurrey said:

I have heard various different pronunciations of  Loos and Hulluch, but which are correct, please, according to the local people?

Michael

Hi Michael,
You might want to pm Gilles, I think he lives in the area. See his recent newsletter (below).
Regards,
Dave
 

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I've always pronounced it loss while Hulluch I tend to pronounce 'ooloosh' but I could be very very wrong. I'd be very interested to hear @gilles views and those of @battle of loos. There is no substitute for local knowledge and both gentlemen are regular contributors.

Bonne année if they look in.

Pete.

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Thanks, Pete. I had the same pronunciations in mind, but was unsure they were correct. I'll contact Gilles as you suggest.

Regards,

Michael

49 minutes ago, lostinspace said:

Hi Michael,
You might want to pm Gilles, I think he lives in the area. See his recent newsletter (below).
Regards,
Dave
 

Thanks, Dave, will follow up.

Regards,

Michael

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Loss and Ooloo

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3 hours ago, Michelle Young said:

Loss and Ooloo

I just knew you'd know, after I posted I thought I should have tagged you. I forgot about the last h in Hulluch not being aspirated. Schoolboy error.

Happy new year to you, 'im indoors and the family.

Pete.

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Good evening,
First of all, best wishes.
For the exact pronunciation in French:
Hulluch = U . L. U
Loos = L . O . S

Kind regards

michel

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Merci Michel et bonne année.

Pete.

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