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As someone who has had their name mispronounced for 12 or so years, without being able to fully rectify it partly because I was (am) too shy, it would've just been too complicated, and I started not caring, I know it can be difficult. I think I'd try to enforce the pronunciation I wanted (as long as it's a valid one), but I think that's a lot easier when actually speaking out loud. From my experience, when names are written and read out (e.g. by teachers) people don't always check pronunciation and as a child parents are not usually there to help after a point. Whereas out loud, people tend to ask again or check if necessary, and it's easier to correct them.

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So I'd probably try, especially if I really disliked the other pronunciation being used. I mean, part of the reason for choosing a name is for the sound. But I do know from experience that it's hard to control even when you're the one with the name, let alone the parent.

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