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Pronunciation question?

by EgYpTiAn PrInCeSs

6/23/2007, 9:16 AM

I currently love the name Helena. I have for a little while now. I noticed that many people have their personal preference of how to pronounce it. I was wondering which way you think this name sounds best pronounced? Im trying to decide which pronunciation I find the most beautiful sounding because I actually like all three pronunciations. I am kind of leaning towards the he-LEE-na pronunciation. I just wanted your opinions.

he-LEE-na

he-LAY-na

HEL-en-ah

Thank you!

#pronunciation

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- Elena

6/24/2007, 8:14 PM

1. HELEN-a
2. he-LAY-na
3. he-LEE-na

- Chrisell

6/24/2007, 1:41 AM

There is a river about 5 minutes' drive from where I live called the Helena River. It was named after a Helen, but it is only ever pronounced he-LEE-na. Because of the river (plus two suburbs and three schools that include the river's name in their name), that's the pronunciation I prefer.

HEL-en-ah is okay, but I don't like he-LAY-na

This message was edited 6/24/2007, 1:42 AM

- GasolineAllie

6/23/2007, 6:50 PM

HEL-en-ah is my favorite, but I think all 3 are pretty. This is just one of those names where using it means accepting the fact that you will need to clarify the pronunciation.

- Julia (JuliaF)

6/23/2007, 4:09 PM

My favorite is definitely HEL-eh-nah, which is gorgeous. heh-LAY-nah is fine, but I really dislike heh-LEE-nah.

Strange, because I adore Elena said eh-LEH-nah (though I do like EL-eh-nah a lot as well) and I also really like Elina (eh-LEE-nah).

- Isla

6/23/2007, 12:09 PM

I like all 3 pronunciations, but I like heh-LAY-nah the best, then Helen-ah. But heh-LEE-nah certainly isn't bad at all. ;)

- Lissy (GLynElisabeth)

6/23/2007, 12:06 PM

I've heard the HEL-en-ah pronunciation the most, but I think he-LAY-na is prettier :)

- Caitlin (earthnut) +1

6/23/2007, 10:34 AM

I say heh-LEY-nah. I hate HEL-in-ah, which is what won in my poll.

I did a poll of this a while ago. http://www.behindthename.com/polls/view.php?id=77800

This message was edited 6/23/2007, 10:35 AM

- EgYpTiAn PrInCeSs

6/23/2007, 10:53 AM

Thank you for sharing your poll with me. I feel silly now because I started a poll on this as well. I could have just waited and read yours! Oh well :)

- 1st_Timothy_4.12 (guest)

6/23/2007, 9:37 AM

I generally say he-LEE_na or HEL-en-a, but I prefer he-LAY-na.

- mrsgreen (guest)

6/23/2007, 9:35 AM

I have heard either HEL-en-ah, or hel-EH-ah. I personally prefer HEL-en-ah.

- DLB +2

6/23/2007, 9:27 AM

I prefer he-LAY-na

- Sarai (xantiworldx)

6/23/2007, 11:32 AM

Me, too

- Link

6/23/2007, 10:14 AM

ditto.

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