#name-pronunciation

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fromConsequence
1 week ago

"Weird Al" Yankovic Explains How to Pronounce His Name Correctly

Weird Al Yankovic wants his last name pronounced Yanko-VICK, not Yanko-VICH.
fromRiggo's Rag
1 week ago

Marcus Mariota just said something that Commanders fans never expected

Mariota gave it his all. He passed for 294 yards and a pair of touchdowns, finding Terry McLaurin in the end zone in overtime to give the Commanders a chance. But the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. Throughout the contest, NFL fans across the country noticed something else about Mariota. Specifically, about the way NBC's commentary duo of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth were pronouncing his name. Apparently, we've all been saying "Mariota" wrong this whole time
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: That baby name might not be so fun for the person who's stuck with it

Correct name pronunciation only for people you expect to meet again; parents should consider that highly original names burden children with lifelong corrections.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Revealed: The most mispronounced NAMES and how to actually say them

Many common names are frequently mispronounced worldwide, with Sean, Xuxa, Victoria, Francisco, and Kirsten Dunst among the most often said incorrectly.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I used to not correct people when they got my name wrong. I've stopped trying to make it easier on other people.

The complexity of names can signify cultural identity, as seen through personal experiences with mispronunciation and nicknaming.
Cultural assimilation pressures can lead to distancing from heritage, especially in the context of name simplification.
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