Say That Again
A few people have been curious about the pronunciation of the names in my books, as well as my own. Here’s a little guide for you. If I didn’t list a name, it’s because it sounds exactly how it is spelled, but if you aren’t sure about one, just ask.
Let’s start with my name. Andrea- I pronounce it On’ dree a, but it doesn’t matter to me if people say it wrong. As long as I know you are talking to me, I will answer.
Geography
Aisling- Ash’ ling -I know, phonetically, it doesn’t make sense. If you pronounce it differently, that’s okay.
Cathal- Ca’ thl
Cordelia- Core del’ e a
Gilvary- Gil’ va ree
Kearnley- Kern’ lee
Marta- Mar ta
Rivania- Ri vān’ e a
People
Adrika- Ad reek’ a
Agata- Uh gate’ uh
Aine- Ann
Arlana- Ar lan’ a
Barnali- Barn’ au lee
Brianna- Bree on’ na -If you have been pronouncing it Bree an na, that’s okay too.
Cait- Kate
Damini- Da’ min ee
Doireann- Dor’ e ann
Eamon- A mon
Einri- In ree
Eoghan- E’ o gan
Finelle- Fin el’
Kiagon- Kee’ a gon
Malai- Ma lay’ i
Niocol- Nee’ a cole
Rian- Ry’ an