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Nez · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:19 am Post subject:

Yes. *Huggles Kirara*

Actually, both pronunciations are acceptable, though "Kilala" sounds easier on the ears.
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Iago · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:30 am Post subject:

*joins in and hugs kirara*
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Hourglass · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:38 pm Post subject:

Syera · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

The Japanese language has no L per se. Actually, it really has no R either. The sound that is represented by the R when Japanese words are romanized is a bit of a hybridization of the two, with a bit of D in there for good measure. This sound is called the something-or-other flap. Basically, you pronounce a hybrid r/l sound while flapping your tongue against the spot of your mouth where you place your tongue whilst pronouncing the L sound.

It's possible that "Kilala" may be closer to the way the Japanese pronounce it, but due to romanization methods, it ended up written as "Kirara" in the dub.
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Mariposa79 · Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:19 pm Post subject:

Here's something very interesting about the Lion King. I watched "Coming to America" with Eddie Murphy. I noticed that the African Prince parents are the same voice talents for Simba's parents in the Lion King.
" I was like Whoa! that's interesting!"

Since "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", is made by the Walt Disney Pictures. I was surprised that they didn't use his voice for Aslan. Tee! Hee! I keep saying Mufasa all through out the movie. My friend wanted to hit so bad.[/i]