Just about everyone I know pronounces my name jul-ya. I used to correct people when they pronounced it ju-lee-ah, but it became incredibly tiring! I much prefer the "jewel" sound over "joo".
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"Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it's marching right across your face!" ~ Truvy in Steel Magnolias