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How do you pronounce Evelyn?

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KellyJellyfish · 14/09/2023 21:16

I’m just curious what the most common/classic pronunciation is.

When I was at school there was an Evelyn in my class, and she’s probably the only one I’ve ever known, but my partner has also known a couple of Evelyns and they were pronounced differently.

So what sounds normal to you?

  1. Eve - Lin
  2. Ever - Lin
  3. Ave - Lin
  4. Something else?

Thanks

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lljkk · 14/09/2023 21:20

Ev to rhyme with Bev
Lynn
Close relative. Accent on Ev but it's a short syllable, EVlynn.

I'm used to hearing EEEEEEVElin now but it's wrong

RunningUpThatBuilding · 14/09/2023 21:20

Same as above.

Thisusernamenotavailable · 14/09/2023 21:20

Ev-lyn in my family. We have a few.

thecatinthetwat · 14/09/2023 21:19

Same as above

Wakintoblueskies · 14/09/2023 21:18

I have known a couple who all pronounced it say Ev Lyn.