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Help[Opinions] Re: Emile vs. Emilio
in reply to a message by Kelly R.
I prefer Emilio, but I do think it'd raise eyebrows on a Caucasian child since it's so obviously Italian.
I strongly dislike Emile - the "meel" sound is whiney and unattractive to me. I can see most English-speakers pronouncing it eh-MEEL, which would only emphasise that. Having said that, I think Emile would work better on a child with no French heritage, than Emilio on a child with no Italian heritage.
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I strongly dislike Emile - the "meel" sound is whiney and unattractive to me. I can see most English-speakers pronouncing it eh-MEEL, which would only emphasise that. Having said that, I think Emile would work better on a child with no French heritage, than Emilio on a child with no Italian heritage.
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"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true."
♥Elinor♥
This message was edited 3/31/2005, 2:20 AM
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