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Originally Posted by adamgard
H Paul
The correct spelling is now Pafos, even though it was originally spelled Paphos in Greeklish. Perhaps the people are trying to imitate the Greek pronunciation which sounds more like 'Bavos' = listen to the CYBC newsreaders at 6.40 on Rik 2. Adam
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Are you sure there IS a correct spelling? I have a feeling that spelling in transliterated words has not been standardised. On official road signs along the motorway the name of our village is written three different ways!
Also, the pronunciation of a P more like a B is a linguistic feature. The P is palatalised. Something similar happens with K, T and G sounds. If you want to learn pronunciation You'd be better listening to the Cypriot news on Rik 1, but make sure its not the editions broadcast by Greece!