The pronunciation of English names!!!

[englishstudent]

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?

[Mad-ox]

hi,

I think that these proper nouns have ONE single pronunciation. If two people pronounce the same name differently than one is wrong.

madox

[Ouisch]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

hi,
I think that these proper nouns have ONE single pronunciation. If two people pronounce the same name differently than one is wrong.
madox

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.

[Tdol]

Teresa- Tuhreezuh / Tuhrayzuh

[Mad-ox]

hi,

How do I pronounce " Elisabetha''?

have a nice day

[rewboss]

"Elisabetha" is not a name I've ever heard, but I'd guess the fourth syllable is long.

[Mad-ox]

Is not Elisabetha a name? What is it then? How is pronounced the first letter: "e" or "i"?

[hanhle555]

Originally Posted by Tdol

Native speakers have problems with names.

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

> Thanks a lot

[Tdol]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

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

[j4mes_bond25]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

Who can help me? Is there an online Dictionary of English names?
Kind regards,
mad-ox

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 ;)