[Feanor of the Peredhil]

There is a certain sound, that, try as I might, I cannot find a letter configuration to illustrate. At least not in the Americanized English language. Well, I can, but only in some cases. Bare with me for a moment:

In the American pronunciation of the word 'garage' (also 'mirage' and 'massage'), there is a sort of a soft buzz to the end syllable. If you abruptly end the words (as most people do), you are left with a harsh "J" sound. If not, saying the word 'garage' aloud, you should be able to hear what I mean. How can you create a word using that sound in the beginning?

Secondly... a word that I really like is "occasionally." It has all of my favorite sounds in it; sounds that I connect with different races of Middle Earth:

'Occ': The hard 'c' brings to mind the 'k's in Khazad Dum and many other Dwarven words. It is harsh and shocking, not much pleasant to hear or say, but it does grow on you.

'Asion': This I find a little harder to connect to Middle Earth, however it is another way of spelling out my pet sound. As is said further down this thread, the French have spelled it for me! Therefore, this is the word's tie to the Men of Middle Earth. As with Men, my 'j' sound seems to take a little time to develop a fondness for, but as with the hard 'c', it also grows on you.

'Ally': My word's tie to the Elves. The 'l's slur together beautifully, bringing to mind the ringing of small bells. It is a soft and natural sound, with no harshness to it at all.

Occasionally... lovely to say, and has an interesting connexion to Tolkien's work. I'm beginning to grow on "Cellar Door" though... The good professor was right.

Fea