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How would you pronounce Phyllis?

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PoemBeatrice · 22/05/2022 11:25

I like the meaning of foliage and I pronounce it FILL-iss, therefore I like the name. Is that correct. I also love Felicity with nickname Fliss and Lissy.

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PoemBeatrice · 22/05/2022 11:31

pizzaand · 22/05/2022 11:30

It's short for syphilis here

wow instantly ruined

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pizzaand · 22/05/2022 11:30

It's short for syphilis here

PoemBeatrice · 22/05/2022 11:29

Johnnysgirl · 22/05/2022 11:27

Yes, that's how I'd pronounce it. Isn't it short for Philomena?

It's Greek name, but not from Philomena

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Johnnysgirl · 22/05/2022 11:27

PoemBeatrice · 22/05/2022 11:25

I like the meaning of foliage and I pronounce it FILL-iss, therefore I like the name. Is that correct. I also love Felicity with nickname Fliss and Lissy.

Yes, that's how I'd pronounce it. Isn't it short for Philomena?

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