Art,

That sounds interesting! to answer your question, C when before an i
or an e, sounds like the modern English ch, as in cheese.

There is an on-line course in Old English hosted here in Calgary at:

http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/engl401/

Regards,

John Hooker

Art Weil wrote:
>
> Please;-
>         I need a pronunciation. I wrote a book called: Cenwahl of Wessex;652.
> The 652 is the year. Cenwahl was the king of Wessex at that time. What I
> DON'T know is whether the "C" in Cenwahl is pronounced like a "K" or
> soft like an "S". Other kings around that time were named Cyngils,
> Centwine, Ceol, and Cerdic. I hope there is a dedicated student of
> English history out there who can help.
>         Much thanks.
>                 Art

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