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[Opinions] Elodie: L.O.D.?

by Francesca

2/23/2012, 8:50 AM

All that I see when looking at Elodie is an outcome of sounds mimicking a tacky elaboration of initials... L.O.D. Lusine Olivette Devereux, for explanations sake.

In the grand scheme of things, Elodie is not a name to lose sleep over.
I am glad that it is not another Nevaeh, surely... but that does not erase the feeling that I have for it. In the United States, for one, I know that people will generally believe that you got 'kre8tiv' with Melody and removed the 'M.'

- Francesca

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- Lily (Destry) +4

2/23/2012, 9:01 AM

It's not pronounced L.O.D. Not even if you pronounce it the English way. If you pronounce it in English it rhymes with Melody and it's more like ELL-o-dee, whereas L.O.D is el-o-dee with an equal emphasis on each letter. And when you pronounce it the French way it's totally different anyway.

- Francesca +3

2/23/2012, 9:13 AM

Indeed; correct. However, I was speaking of the take that the United States would typically hold-- not of France. Regardless of stress here, whether "El-" is a bold EHLL or a meeker Ehl... it still is unavoidable of 'L,' to me.

This message was edited 2/23/2012, 9:14 AM

- Lily (Destry) +2

2/23/2012, 9:40 AM

Hmm to me they sound totally different. I would also pronounce K.C. and Casey differently. And you seem to be the only one to even notice it so I doubt there'd be a problem.

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- Francesca +1

2/23/2012, 10:05 AM

When I see K.C. and Casey written, my mind pronounces them differently-- but when they are outwardly expelled, I notice that I say them the same. KAY-See, smoothly, without overbearing stress on the first half.

All that I wanted to send across was that unless you are using it in France, or you are mindful to include an accented 'É' in the United States (which may or may not aid), be aware of a present potential of mispronunciations.

This message was edited 2/23/2012, 10:06 AM

- Lily (Destry)

2/23/2012, 10:08 AM

Yep :) I actually like the English pronunciation too, though. Melody without the M would be fine with me ;)

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