How do you pronounce Alyssa

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Arkengarthdale · 21/09/2018 13:19

Is it A-lissa with a short 'a' or Aleesha or some other pronunciation? I love the look of the name written down but not sure how most would pronounce it at first sight. Thanks!

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SequinsOnEverything · 21/09/2018 13:20

Dd1 had an Alyssa in her class and it was a-lissa, short a at the start.

ReginaPhalange89 · 21/09/2018 13:25

A-lissa
Alicia is said Aleesha

NannyR · 21/09/2018 13:26

I would pronounce it a-lissa. Alicia is a similar name that has two pronunciations, a-leesha and a-lissia, but I can't see how you could get any other pronunciation than a-lissa from Alyssa.

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Arkengarthdale · 21/09/2018 13:35

Oh good. I love it. I like names that begin with 'A'

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LydiaLunch7 · 21/09/2018 14:04

Agreed with NannyR. Only really one pronunciation of Alyssa.

RuthW · 21/09/2018 20:35

A-lissa

Alicia can be said Alice-ia or Aleesha.

TheLastMermaid · 21/09/2018 20:57

A-lissa, I agree.

The only one I know of is Alyssa Milano (US actress, Phoebe in 'Charmed') and that's how hers is pronounced.

DramaAlpaca · 21/09/2018 20:58

The only one I know is A-lissa and that's how I'd instinctively pronounce it.

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