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How do you pronounce Xavier?

80 replies

BoilYerHeid · 14/02/2018 12:17

Have just seen this on another thread and as we are really struggling with boys names I'm adding it to our list.

Just wondered how you would pronounce it? I had been trying to steer clear of names with multiple pronunciations... I can think of

Zay-vee-ur (like saviour)

Or

Zah-vee-ay (French sounding)

Does that accord with others' thoughts? I have a Scottish accent btw...

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trixymalixy · 14/02/2018 12:21

It can be pronounced differently in different countries.

I've heard about 4 different pronunciations.

BevBrook · 14/02/2018 12:21

Just to add I know a little Xavier and he is known as Zavvy pronounced Za-Vee, so I guess his full name must be pronounced Zav Ee Ay otherwise he would be Zay-Vee. Or something.

muffyduffster · 14/02/2018 12:21

Oh a hybrid, sorry!
Zah-vee-ur
I'm English but speak French 🙈

BevBrook · 14/02/2018 12:19

I would say Zav Ee Ay.

LoisWilkersonsLastNerve · 14/02/2018 12:18

Zay vee ur