how would you correctly pronunciate the name Jaruwan-is it Dar-lu-wan? I really need help on this one

Jaruwan จารุวรรณ

Ja -Roo-Wan ( as J in jeff , jim,joe)

Sometimes the "roo" is pronounced "loo", as often happens when the Thai tongue gets lazy

Sometimes the "roo" is pronounced "loo", as often happens when the Thai tongue gets lazy

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thank you, that is where I was getting screwed up. the Roo becomes Loo. Dat Lu Wan. you are a godsend.

Golden rule of pronuncation. If in doubt ask a Thai..........

Problem is, of course, many Thais mispronounce Thai, as Bambina pointed out, many mispronounce the "R" sound. And then argue with you that they are saying it correctly!

Golden rule of pronuncation. If in doubt ask a Thai..........

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Hard to do in the sands of western Iraq.

Sometimes the "roo" is pronounced "loo", as often happens when the Thai tongue gets lazy

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thank you, that is where I was getting screwed up. the Roo becomes Loo. Dat Lu Wan. you are a godsend.

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You're welcome... but... it's "Ja ru (or lu) wan"

Jaruwan จารุวรรณ

Ja -Roo-Wan  ( as J in  jeff , jim,joe)

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Two comments here, both have to do with the middle syllable ‘rhu’:

1. It may be true that often the Thai tongue gets lazy and pronounce without the vibrating ‘rrrr..’

But it still must come out with the ‘R’ sound as in ‘rhu’. Thai ears will pick up right away if it veers off too far to the ‘L’ sound as ‘luh or loo’ and it sounds wrong.

2. Make sure the pronunciation of this word is short. Has to be short! To mispronounce it long as ‘roo’ can be offensive. The long sound means ‘hole’ and Yes, it does mean her private part!