New Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries' name isn't pronounced like it's spelled. How to say it
There have been many mispronunciations of Darian DeVries' name over the years. Make sure you're in the know because it's not ...
'My in-laws refuse to pronounce my name right so I got subtle revenge'
A woman has opened up about her in-laws' refusal to pronounce her name correctly, but people have defended her decision to ...
Most commonly mispronounced Irish names on St Patrick's Day - top one may surprise you
Sean - pronounced Shawn - is one of the most commonly mispronounced Irish boys’ names. This may be surprising as Sean is a ...
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I was adopted as a child by an American family. They still can't pronounce my name correctly.
My brother sat across from me at a family dinner, sounding out the first syllable of my name. "It's a hard 'I'," I reminded him, "not an 'A,' a hard 'I' like 'mirror,' as in, Mir-ella." He laughed ...
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Consider Using Name Coach to Promote Inclusion
Name Coach is a platform that allows any member of the UD community to record the accurate pronunciation of their name. Appropriate pronunciation of names can help promote diversity, equity and ...
Pronouncing Irish Names
Irish names like Siobhan and Cillian have unique pronunciations, often confusing for non-Irish speakers. The Irish language uses the Latin alphabet differently, with letters representing various ...
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Pronounce Chinese names properly
It is time to embrace our naming tradition with confidence. Then comes the tricky part: pronunciation. Many Chinese names are butchered in English, often sounding like a bad karaoke rendition. While ...