But it is pronounced as if it ended in a Y and rhymes with “joy.” Troi Barnes has heard it all, but soon, people will know how to say her name before they even meet her. This week, LinkedIn launches a ...
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s no secret that Upstate New York is known for having difficult to pronounce names for its cities, towns, and even bodies of water. This isn’t a new conversation as I’ve ...
is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. LinkedIn has added a new feature to its user profiles: the option to record 10-second audio clips to let ...
Do you know your Gearóid from your Gobnait? Your Fearghal from your Muirgheal? To the untrained eye, Irish names can seem like a daunting ambush of rogue consonants and surprise vowels. That’s because ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent report has revealed the most difficult town name to pronounce in Ohio and each state across the country. Preply, an online language learning platform, released a ...
In public radio we do our utmost to get things right, including the pronunciation of names and places. It shows we know our stuff and conveys respect — for the people we report about and the people ...