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[Facts] Pronunciation of Eirwen
I'm guessing it's AIR-wen, but I would like to know if this is correct."It's the job that is never started that takes the longest to finish." - J.R.R. TolkienVOTE on my Name List
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i think you are right
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Eira is pronounced like "EYE-rah", but sounds more like "OY-rah" in Welsh. So Eirwen would be similar to "IRE-wen".But it probably varies depending on where in Wales you are.
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Yes, it does vary. I don't remember which accent is from the north part, but one would pronounce "Eir" like AY, and the other like EYE.
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Thanks to both of you!:)
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