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My instinct is to say it as add-uh.

I say the name Ada as AY-da. I like it as a full name.
I don't feel like it makes enough sense as a nickname for Adelaide.
I could see Aidi(e) "Ay-dee" as a nick for Adelaide, because the Aid syllable is emphasized, but adding an A to that seems artificial to me, esp. since Ada is a name.
Ada "add-a" for Adelaide would not work very well either, IMO, because Addie exists, and it just seems weird, like calling Abigail (even Abagail) "Aba".

I pronounce it add-ah and prefer that pronunciation, though I it is the lesser common choice. Adda would be the spelling I'd pick for that route. I like it both as a stand alone and short for Adelia or Adela.

This message was edited 10/22/2021, 6:18 AM

I’ve only ever heard it pronounced AY-da. I think it’s a lovely name, but prefer it as a full name, rather than as a nn.

Ay da, I dont like it as a nn for Adelaide, but like it as a standalone name

I love the name. I would pronounce it AY-da as the only poisonous snake in the uk is an Adder. Pronouncing it the other way would remind me too much of the snake