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On more than one occasion I have heard these names pronounced eye-REE-nee. Where does that pronunciation come from? I am most interested to learn how this name is pronounced in various places, particularly in the case of the goddess Irene and the Greek Eirene.
Also, I was surprised to see that this site shows the pronunciation of Irene as IE-reen. In almost every case I've heard this pronounced ie-REEN with accent distinctly on the second syllable, and on occasion ie-REE-nee - never with the emphasis on the first. Where is the IE-reen pronunciation common?
I know that's a lot of questions. Thank you!
Melissa
Also, I was surprised to see that this site shows the pronunciation of Irene as IE-reen. In almost every case I've heard this pronounced ie-REEN with accent distinctly on the second syllable, and on occasion ie-REE-nee - never with the emphasis on the first. Where is the IE-reen pronunciation common?
I know that's a lot of questions. Thank you!
Melissa
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