Pokemon Book Settles Debate About 'Arceus' Pronunciation

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The Sinnoh region of Pokemon has been quite the focus for the franchise as of late. With Brilliant Diamond andShining Pearl remastering the Diamond and Pearl Pokemon games, turning the 2D landscape into a 3D experience, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus sending players to the Sinnoh region before it was called the Sinnoh region.Pokemon Legends: Arceus though sought to do more than just show off a historical version of the Sinnoh region. Instead, it has brought new mysteries to Pokemon fans while answering some old questions on the lore.

Of course, with Pokemon focusing again on the Gen 4 region that cannot come without a focus on the Gen 4 legendary Pokemon. Both Dialga and Palkia received different designs for the Hisui region, which is the old name for Sinnoh, though perhaps the greatest focus is placed on the titular Arceus, which is believed by many to be a god among the Pokemon universe. While Arceus' true status is shrouded in mystery, there has been perhaps one annoying detail about the Pokemon that has kept fans wondering for over a decade.

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Name pronunciations are difficult at the best of times. Often, Pokemon names are rarely given official ways to pronounce them, and end up with people having different pronunciations they're willing to defend to the death. Now though, thanks to a Pokemon book, the legendary Arceus may have put the debate around its name to bed. Considering the way the name is spelled, many Pokemon fans wonder whether the c in Arceus is a hard c (making the pronunciation «Ark-ee-us») or a soft c (Ar-see-us).

According to the Pokemon book, Arceus is indeed pronounced «Ark-ee-us,» which has left a clear division in the