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Guest  +  42394 Mon, 16 Aug 04 03:57 AM
What is the proper pronunciation of a word ending in s'? Such as the sentance:

Jesus' apostles went to the well.
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CalifJim  +  42551 Tue, 17 Aug 04 06:58 AM
Pronounce a word with s' the same as the word without the '.

Jesus' is pronounced like Jesus.
Charles' is pronounced like Charles.
Louis' is pronounced like Louis.

Some style manuals recommend the forms Charles's, Louis's (but not Jesus's).
In this case the pronunciation is the same as the name plus "iz".
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Anonymous, 2 yr 178 days ago

A certain student's name is Chase.

Chase lost his book.

Someone found his book.

Should I say, someone found Cha sez book (Chase's) or Chase book?

CalifJim  +  365473 Tue, 15 May 07 09:11 PM
Should I say, someone found Cha sez book (Chase's) or Chase book?
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