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HelpRe: Thoughts on the name Irene?
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Generally speaking, I don't like spondees. I much prefer Irene, 3 syllables, to I-REEN. If I used it, it would only be as a mn, because of those pronunciation issues. Perhaps Irina could work?
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I like it better with three syllables as well. I always liked hearing my grandma say my aunt’s name (spelled Irene) “Ee-ray-na” with a very soft, almost rolled R. Unfortunately you probably wouldn’t get that pronunciation with Irina either.
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