[Opinions] Pronunciation crisis
Well, this crisis was easier to avoid before, but now that I'm learning Russian, it's harder to ignore. I've loved the name Vladimir since I was 6 (it's probably my fave name of all time, and it has replaced Hector on my list), and I always pronounced it the English way (VLAD-ə-meer). But now I feel like that pronunciation is "wrong" and I should be saying vlah-DEE-meer. I like both, but the problem is that I'm really used to (and attached to!) the first pronunciation.
What would you do in this situation?
What would you do in this situation?
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I agree with RegalAmethyst. I've used both pronuciations. I don't know which one or both is the correct way to say it.
I say just go with your gut.
I say just go with your gut.
I think that both pronunciations are fine. If you're really attached to one, stay with it. Hardly anyone would know the difference I'm sure. I know I use both, whichever comes to mind at the time.