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How would you pronounce Anthony?

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igglepiggle599 · 25/02/2025 22:16

I'd love to use the name 'Anthony', but I've heard a lot of people (especially in the States) pronounce it using the 'h', which I really dislike. Is this likely to be a common problem?

I do get very bothered by certain pronunciations. I've already ruled out the name 'Anastasia' because I hate the way many people pronounce it with four syllables (An-uh-stay-zhuh instead of An-ah-stay-see-ah).

I'm aware that it can also be spelled 'Antony', but it just doesn't look quite right to me!

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ThePoshUns · 25/02/2025 22:22

I'm not saying I'm right mind!

ThePoshUns · 25/02/2025 22:21

I slightly sound the 'th'.
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igglepiggle599 · 25/02/2025 22:21

SkaneTos · 25/02/2025 22:19

(English is not my first language).

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So in the UK, the name "Anthony" is pronounced "Antony"?

For the most part, yes, I think so, though as with most things I suspect the American tendency will eventually catch on.

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maudelovesharold · 25/02/2025 22:20

I don’t think it will be a problem in the UK. The default would be to pronounce Anthony without a ‘th’ in the middle.

SkaneTos · 25/02/2025 22:19

(English is not my first language).

Question
So in the UK, the name "Anthony" is pronounced "Antony"?

Littlefish · 25/02/2025 22:18

I've only ever heard it pronounced either the 'th' sound in the middle when it's said by Americans. I've never heard it here in the UK.

dementedpixie · 25/02/2025 22:18

I would sound it without the 'h'

Springadorable · 25/02/2025 22:16

Yes, it will be a problem.

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