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HelpRe: which pronunciation of Clara do you prefer?
in reply to a message by Rainya
Do you pronounce the 1st syllable of Caroline as CAHR, too? I've usually heard it said as KEHR which isn't even listed on BtN.
I've heard Americans say Cara and Tara with both pronunciations.
There's also Clarissa, Marissa, Larissa. I would say kla-riss-uh, which is I guess could be why Clara as CLAYR-uh feels awkward to me.
I've heard Americans say Cara and Tara with both pronunciations.
There's also Clarissa, Marissa, Larissa. I would say kla-riss-uh, which is I guess could be why Clara as CLAYR-uh feels awkward to me.
This message was edited 2/19/2024, 10:24 PM
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No, I say CAYR-oh-line. I find it extremely strange that's not listed on here considering that's the only pronunciation I've ever heard in the US??? I feel like the pronunciation guides on this website don't make any sense.
I pronounce those completely differently. I say cluh-RISS-uh, muh-RISS-uh, luh-RISS-uh.
I pronounce those completely differently. I say cluh-RISS-uh, muh-RISS-uh, luh-RISS-uh.
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