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Help[Opinions] Single Syllable Male Gaelic Names
Hello,
I'm looking for help to get a list single syllable male names that are either Gaelic in origin or are a Gaelic spelling of a name. We have one son that has a single syllable name with a Gaelic spelling and are looking for similar for baby no. 2.
Thank you!
I'm looking for help to get a list single syllable male names that are either Gaelic in origin or are a Gaelic spelling of a name. We have one son that has a single syllable name with a Gaelic spelling and are looking for similar for baby no. 2.
Thank you!
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Neil, Dwyn, Bran, Eoin, Flann, Kane
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I'm not American, but I've always heard Americans pronounce it with three syllables. Considering it was the given name of one of America's most famous presidents.
This message was edited 2/15/2018, 6:09 AM
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No. I think I've heard Abraham pronounced with two syllables (basically A-brahm), but then, the As would be pronounced differently.
Also yes, because if I'd never heard Graham pronounced as 'gram', I would probably read it as Gra-ham (similar to how I pronounce 'braham' in Abraham).
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If I say Gra-ham fast a few times, I do instinctively make it more like Gray-um when I put emphasis on the first syllable; it just seems easier and more pleasant that way...and it'd be easy to shorten it to one syllable at that point, too. I don't do the same thing with Abraham because the emphasis is different.
Also yes, because if I'd never heard Graham pronounced as 'gram', I would probably read it as Gra-ham (similar to how I pronounce 'braham' in Abraham).
ETA:
If I say Gra-ham fast a few times, I do instinctively make it more like Gray-um when I put emphasis on the first syllable; it just seems easier and more pleasant that way...and it'd be easy to shorten it to one syllable at that point, too. I don't do the same thing with Abraham because the emphasis is different.
This message was edited 2/14/2018, 11:02 AM
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Even when you pronounce Graham with two syllables (GREY-um, per BTN), you don't pronounce the H. In Abraham, you do.
GRAY-um, when I say it, sounds so close to GRAM its not even worth trying to separate the syllables (It's like GRAYm when I try to say GRAY-um, as long as I'm speaking at a normal pace). Europeans aren't pronouncing it GRUH-ham, right?
GRAY-um, when I say it, sounds so close to GRAM its not even worth trying to separate the syllables (It's like GRAYm when I try to say GRAY-um, as long as I'm speaking at a normal pace). Europeans aren't pronouncing it GRUH-ham, right?
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No, but although they’re spelled the same way, I wouldn’t pronounce them to rhyme anyway. Graham with two syllables in my accent would be “GRAY-um”, and Abraham is more like “AY-bruh-ham”. So it’s a bit of an odd comparison.
I’d never pronounce them “gruh-HAM” or “uh-BRAY-um”
I’d never pronounce them “gruh-HAM” or “uh-BRAY-um”
This message was edited 2/14/2018, 7:55 AM
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No, I pronounce Abraham with three syllables.
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I pronounce it with one syllable (like "gram") and have only ever heard it pronounced this way in the US. I've heard British people say "GRAY-um" but never an American.
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I pronounce it with one syllable, like gram. I'm from the Midwest.
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I know three Grahams, and they all pronounce it with one syllable (all Northeastern US).
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I pronounce it with two syllables and have only heard it with two.
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Graham should never be with one syllable! It loses all its charm.
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I pronounce it as gram
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