[Opinions] Re: WHY does no one know how to pronounce my name
in reply to a message by aoife
Well, your name is not spelled phonetically, so it is not surprising that people can't pronounce it.
Unfortunately, people will often assume that a name is pronounced the way it is spelled. In your case, Aoife looks like it should be said "ay-oh-fee", so if someone is not familiar with it, that's what they'll go with.
Incidentally, I live in England and would know how to pronounce Aoife - I think it's a beautiful name.
**Emma**
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Unfortunately, people will often assume that a name is pronounced the way it is spelled. In your case, Aoife looks like it should be said "ay-oh-fee", so if someone is not familiar with it, that's what they'll go with.
Incidentally, I live in England and would know how to pronounce Aoife - I think it's a beautiful name.
**Emma**
http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/54547
Favourites: Eve, Alice, Norah, Isla // George, Charlie, Arthur, Oscar