Why is it common to pronounce some latin names like Caesar and Cicero with a soft C instead of a hard K (the traditional latin pronunciation), but not names like Cornelius and Caius? 748 viewsNovember 30, -0001 0 Question81.04K May 25, 2019 2 Comments Title In: Culture UnfunnyBacon commented May 25, 2019 the rule in latin languages goes, that every C before of a I or E is pronounced as an S. But a C before a different letter is pronounced like a K in English. TheKingOcelot commented May 25, 2019 Because in English they would be pronounced with a soft c so that’s just what everyone does. 0 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest Register or Login
the rule in latin languages goes, that every C before of a I or E is pronounced as an S. But a C before a different letter is pronounced like a K in English.