Hi all,
 
there are not difficulties in pronunciation of Chlamys. As it derives
from Latin you should pronounce
Ch like k
and the a not as the a in and, but like the u in but
the y should not be spoken as in yet, but like the German ü, but not
so strong, not as the English i, which is spoken "ei",  but as the
Englich e, which is pronounced as "i", the best way to speak th
real and derived y between "i" and the German "ü"
 
As I can't write you in phonetic transcription, I'll try to write on this way.
 
so speak please
 
ch like k
l is l (no problem)
a not as a but as the u in but
m is only one m not as in the other re as mm, only one
y between the e and the German "ü"
s is s (no problem)
 
you should pronounce Chlamys as the English and American spelling
would like this
 
Klumes (write this word in this style and then read it normal as an
English-man or American would pronounce this)
 
yours Helmut from Innsbruck
 
 
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> Hi all,
>
> I don't have any strange uses for shells, vegetables or anything else to
> discuss (though it keeps the group busy). No, my topic is much more
> mundane: What is the correct pronunciation of "Chlamys"? I have heard it
> several different ways. Anyone have the definitive answer?
>
> By the way, I am most grateful for all the help everyone has given me on my
> various questions recently. You are a great and generous group.
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Miller
> Tallahassee, Florida
>