Archive:Dear Alf 05/q26

Q: Is it pronounced as ‘Munch’ as in *The sound of someone eating*, or ‘Munch’ as what it may be pronounced in German with a bit of the short *oo* sound?

Alf: It depends on whether or not a German is saying it. Note, also, that Latamire Munch is not to be confused with Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter known for his evocative treatments of psychological themes and for his influence on the development of 20th century German Expressionism.