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I also pronounce Phaedra FAY-drə; but in terms of the name's history it's probably the least accurate pronunciation, lol. FIE-drə and FEH-drə are both the Latin pronunciations, divided by era (the latter was the one usually used in college when discussing mythology and theater); and PIE-drah was the likely Greek pronunciation.

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Also, FEE-drə is an English pronunciation, though likely used only in British English (don't know about Australia or New Zealand).

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Aside from pronunciation difficulties, one thing holding me back from using this is that I'm not fond of the mythological character. She ran off with the man her sister loved, only to be cursed into falling in love with her stepson. Not the greatest legacy to be named after...

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