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To get the pronunciation you want, the only practical way that I can think of is to make it "Jewel Anne."

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One problem: With my Midwestern accent, Jewel is two syllables! Similar to the way that Lyle is LYE-ull for me, Jewel is about like JOO-wull.

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The reason I like Athenry so much is because of the song "Fields of Athenry." The song itself is sad but hopeful, and the image it gives me is of togetherness and absolute joy--it's one we sing every year at St. Patrick's Day.

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And the old men march slowly, all bent, stiff and sore
The forgotten heroes from a forgotten war
And the young people ask, "What are they marching for?"
And I ask myself the same question