Message: "Helen-a" - Behind the Name

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Helen-a

by Norah Namenerd

8/19/2011, 9:14 AM

like the capital of Montana.

- Wordsmith

8/19/2011, 10:28 AM

Agreed.

I really dislike the other pronunciations.

- Bear

8/19/2011, 9:29 AM

That's the association I have as well. I pronounce it "Helen + a" as well. Or put another way, the stress is on the first syllable.

Also, Helena Bonham Carter. I've always heard her name pronounced like the capitol of Montana.

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