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The Latin pronunciation of Danae / Danaë is DA-NIE, with almost equal emphasis on both syllables. This is the pronunciation used for Perseus' mother in Clash of the Titans (1981), and what you'll likely hear in academia while studying Greek Mythology or ancient western theater.

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The Greek pronunciation (reflected in the dieresis) is DA-NA-EE, which sometimes still becomes DA-NIE depending on the speaker's accent.

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Including the dieresis is usually a good indicator that the name refers to the mythological character. Otherwise, it would likely be interpreted as də-NAY and grouped with other trendy -ae names (Renae, Desirae, etc.). This is actually why I like the modern Greek form Danai: I think it removes confusion regarding the pronunciation (and the Anglophone world tends not to like accent marks in names).

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