This is not pronounced as ie-LEEN or IE-leen, that pronunciation is most definitely incorrect. Yes, it is sometimes anglicized as Eileen (in the case of Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill) but anglicizations are often not pronounced exactly the same as the original name.The BH isn't silent in Irish so it could never sound like ie-LEEN or IE-leen. EI doesn't sound like IE in Irish!The Irish BH sounds like V. EI can be pronounced two ways depending on the accent: AY or EH.Eibhlín is either AYV-leen or EHV-leen.
― Anonymous User 3/9/2021
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I originally learned this name from a book of names, where they come from, meaning, and pronunciation. They said it was pronounced EHV-lin and I kind of like that better than the options on this website, although it is a gorgeous name no matter what.
The BH isn't silent in Irish so it could never sound like ie-LEEN or IE-leen. EI doesn't sound like IE in Irish!
The Irish BH sounds like V. EI can be pronounced two ways depending on the accent: AY or EH.
Eibhlín is either AYV-leen or EHV-leen.