Calling all Greeks - how do you pronounce the name 'Thalia' in Greek?

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pinkegg11 · 21/06/2013 18:52

We are considering this name if we have a baby girl. I know the British pronunciation of this name can vary, but as I am of Greek descent I'd like to know how this name would be pronounced in modern Greek.

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sweetkitty · 21/06/2013 19:02

We have a Talia pronounced Tah-Lee-ah

Some people pronounce Thalia Tah-Lee-Ah or THal-lee-ah

DesertOrchid · 22/06/2013 18:27

Not sure if this counts, but I went to school with a girl who was part Cypriot and she pronounced it

TAR-lee-a

which is the pronunciation I've heard most commonly.

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pinkegg11 · 22/06/2013 19:32

Thank you - TAR-lee-ah is the pronunciation I've heard most in the UK with this name, but I'm not sure that this is how it is pronounced in Greece. I have a feeling that in Greek its Thal-EE-a (with Th and emphasis on middle syllable) but I am not sure...

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tallulah · 22/06/2013 19:45

The Greek version rhymes with failure

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