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[Opinions] correct pronunciation for Carys / Karys
im not quite sure im pronouncing Carys correctly. I've seen it two different ways. KUH-ris and KER-isI love the name Karys (KER-is) Aydeen (AY-deen) what do you think?
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I pronounce it CARE-is. I don't like Karys Adyeen.
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I believe the correct Welsh pronunciation of Carys is KAH-riss. KER-is/KARE-is would be spelled Cerys.I like the combo Karys Aydeen though I prefer the spelling Carys Aideen or Cerys Aideen.By the way, one of my favorite names is Carys! :)

This message was edited 1/16/2008, 3:46 PM

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CARE-iss
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Carys is KAH-is (NOT KER-is, there is no AIR sound, so KAIR-is/KER-is is out). I believe that is the correct Welsh pronunciation. I suppose Karys would be the same.Cerys is closer to the KAIR-is/KER-is prounciation, though to me the KER- sound is shorter than the KAIR- sound.
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It's pronounced KER-is (long a at beginning). It sounds nice, but I don't like the way you've spelled it. It looks trendy with the K and the y. Carys Aideen would be better.
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Aydeen is a celtic spelling and Im torn between Carys because its the most accurate spelling and using the "K" to come to an agreement. ;)thank you for your input.
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Actually the Celtic spelling is Étaín. If you really like K's though, go for it.
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Ditto. Aydeen isn't.
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