Re: Muriel / Mariel and English dialects
in reply to a message by Lumia
I would not say that Mariel is a variant spelling of Muriel. Here they're considered two distinct names. Muriel is MYUR-ee-el (first syllable rhymes with "pure.") This was my aunt's name and she was from the Midwest, but I live on the West Coast and it's pronounced the same here.
Mariel is MARE-ee-el (first syllable rhymes with "care.")
Mariel is MARE-ee-el (first syllable rhymes with "care.")
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I live on the West Coast too, and pronounce the names the same as you.