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Help[Opinions] Re: Changing the pronunciation of names
in reply to a message by Malk
Hm. Tough one. Personally, I would probably use the pronunciation that I like - but if it's a different pronunciation than is culturally common for that spelling where I live, I might also change the spelling.
So, in Canada, if I wanted to use Inari, I could pronounce is however I like because so few people would really know the difference or have a clue how to pronounce it in the first place. But if I wanted Sarah pronounced Sahr-ah, I might change the spelling to reflect that. That way people won't always assume it's Sair-ah and have to be corrected.
I think it's safe to assume that you won't ever run into one of the online name nerds that is scoffing at you. Or if you do, I'm guessing they wouldn't be rude enough to say something to your face. :o)
So, in Canada, if I wanted to use Inari, I could pronounce is however I like because so few people would really know the difference or have a clue how to pronounce it in the first place. But if I wanted Sarah pronounced Sahr-ah, I might change the spelling to reflect that. That way people won't always assume it's Sair-ah and have to be corrected.
I think it's safe to assume that you won't ever run into one of the online name nerds that is scoffing at you. Or if you do, I'm guessing they wouldn't be rude enough to say something to your face. :o)
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