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Default Re: The pronunciation of English names!!!

Is it true that a proper noun (name) can
be pronounced any way? By 'any way'
I mean two people with the exact same
spelling may choose to pronounce the
name differently. If so, then there is
no ONE 'right' way to say it, right?
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I think that these proper nouns have ONE single pronunciation. If two people pronounce the same name differently than one is wrong.

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I think that these proper nouns have ONE single pronunciation. If two people pronounce the same name differently than one is wrong.
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Maybe so, but it happens all the time. For example, "Andrea" can be pronounced "ANN-dree-ah" or "ON-dree-ah" or "on-DRAY-ah", depending upon the person.
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Teresa- Tuhreezuh / Tuhrayzuh
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How do I pronounce " Elisabetha''?

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Default Re: The pronunciation of English names!!!

"Elisabetha" is not a name I've ever heard, but I'd guess the fourth syllable is long.
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Is not Elisabetha a name? What is it then? How is pronounced the first letter: "e" or "i"?
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Default Re: The pronunciation of English names!!!

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Native speakers have problems with names.

> Hi there !I'm have problems with speakers too, who can't help me .

> Thanks a lot
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Is not Elisabetha a name? What is it then? How is pronounced the first letter: "e" or "i"?
It looks like a German name to Google: Elisabetha - Google Search
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Who can help me? Is there an online Dictionary of English names?
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You may use Dictionary.com which DOES show the precise phonetics of "popular" names along with the surname as well.

Beside, if you require further help with pronounciation & the dictionary can't help you then ask around here. I highly doubted, if you'd be disappointed ;)
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