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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a 4 word explanation, so I wouldn’t sweat it. But yes, whenever you do something unusual, whether it be pronunciation, spelling, or using a common nickname as a full name, it may require explanation.  Choose your name accordingly.[/quote]

My name isn’t even usual, it is just pronounced one way in English and another way in Spanish. My parents underestimated how many people would double down on hearing or saying whatever they wanted after I corrected them. Mostly it doesn’t rile me up, but sometimes I think “Really? You mean y’all can say Gyllenhaal correctly, but not my six letter name?”[/quote]
It's probably a lot easier to teach your brain something new, rather than retrain a habit you already have, especially if they knew or know someone with the other pronunciation.  I'm glad it doesn't usually rile you up.  I've got two friends with same spelling, different pronunciation.  One really cares about the pronunciation and I always have to pause and make sure I'm using her pronunciation with her.  It's tough because my brain automatically goes the other way since the other pronunciation is more common and I've known my other friend for a much longer period of time.[/quote]

Thank you. I’ll try to think of it that way.[/quote]

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