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ArchivesRe: Can someone tell me the "correct" pronunciation(s) of Elena? Thanks.
in reply to a message by Melissa
I don't think there is any one "correct" way. I pronounce my name
eh-LAY-na. That's the way it's pronounced in Italy and Spain although I have known of women from other Spanish-speaking countries who pronounced it eh-LEN-a. In Greece, it's ELEN-a and in Russia it's Ye-LEN-a. There are regional differences, however, based on what I've researched online, this is what I've found. Hey, even in the good 'ole US of A I've heard ee-LEE-na, but I have to say most people I've encountered pronounce my name the way I do so that's a plus
eh-LAY-na. That's the way it's pronounced in Italy and Spain although I have known of women from other Spanish-speaking countries who pronounced it eh-LEN-a. In Greece, it's ELEN-a and in Russia it's Ye-LEN-a. There are regional differences, however, based on what I've researched online, this is what I've found. Hey, even in the good 'ole US of A I've heard ee-LEE-na, but I have to say most people I've encountered pronounce my name the way I do so that's a plus
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