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Help[Opinions] Pronounciation of Elena and Eva
If you saw the names Elena and Eva, how would you immediately pronounce them? I always assumed Eva was always pronounced ee-vuh, but now more and more I have heard of people pronouncing it eh-vuh. I personally like it both ways, but I was just wondering what you thought would be more likely.
As for Elena, I know this can go more directions. I thought is was uh-lay-nuh (like Elaina) but now I am hearing people say eh-leh-nuh along with other variations similar to those as well. Again, I like all of the pronounciations, but I am curious to hear what people's immediate reactions are. Thanks!
As for Elena, I know this can go more directions. I thought is was uh-lay-nuh (like Elaina) but now I am hearing people say eh-leh-nuh along with other variations similar to those as well. Again, I like all of the pronounciations, but I am curious to hear what people's immediate reactions are. Thanks!
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Eva - EE-va
Elena - eh-LAY-na
Elena - eh-LAY-na
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I would pronounce Elena ee-lay-nah and Eva ee-vah.
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I say EE-vah for Eva.
I usually say eh-LEH-nah, but lately I've been liking EH-leh-nah. eh-LAY-nah is the usual pronounciation in the US, I think.
I usually say eh-LEH-nah, but lately I've been liking EH-leh-nah. eh-LAY-nah is the usual pronounciation in the US, I think.
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Elena: I say eh-LAY-nuh or eh-LENN-uh - as with Helena, I'd have to ask
Eva: I always say EE-vah
Eva: I always say EE-vah
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e-leh-nah and ee-vah
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I pr. Eva like Ava and pr. Elena as Eh-LEYN-a.
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ditto
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I say a-LAY-nuh and AY-vuh or EE-vuh.
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Eh-LEEN-ah and EE-vah for me, though I've also heard the variants you speak of.
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I also pronounce Elena...eh-leh-nuh, and Eva...the same as Ava.
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Eh-leh-nuh and like Ava. :)
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