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[Facts] How to pronounce Pompey correctly
Hello, I am wondering on how do you pronounce the name Pompey correctly, as I have heard pronounced as Pompee, Pompay, Pompaay, and Pompei?
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Hi!!!!I'm Italian so I can suggest you an answer.
The real form of this name is Pompei (Italian pronunciation: [pomˈpɛi]). The trong syllable is "PE" with "ɛ" like French "è" while final "i" like English "ee". In Italy is not a given name but only a location name.
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