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Help[Opinions] Something I've noticed about the pronounciation...
in reply to a message by quigonjecca
All of my Jewish friends (I'm Jewish myself) pronounce Leah "LAY-uh" based on the Hebrew when it's spelled out.
Most others I know pronounce it "LEE-ah." Some still say it "LAY-uh", butpersonally, I've found it's less frequent among non-Jews.
As pertaining to my preference, most definitely Leah. Leia not only has too many Star Wars connotations for my taste (not that that will matter for everyone) and also, it doesn't look as aesthetically pleasing to me. Too much vowel imbalance. I prefer Lia for "LEE-ah", as a NN for Liana or something of the like.
Most others I know pronounce it "LEE-ah." Some still say it "LAY-uh", butpersonally, I've found it's less frequent among non-Jews.
As pertaining to my preference, most definitely Leah. Leia not only has too many Star Wars connotations for my taste (not that that will matter for everyone) and also, it doesn't look as aesthetically pleasing to me. Too much vowel imbalance. I prefer Lia for "LEE-ah", as a NN for Liana or something of the like.
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