[name_m]Hi[/name_m] ,
I recently found the name [name_m]Ephraim[/name_m] which I love but I love it pronounced ee-free-em. Is this okay or would I be completely off base (I’ve heard this pronunciation with others floating around)
This name legitimately has at least two pronunciations – ee-free-em and eff-rum – and it varies according to region. You may have to correct some people who are inclined to say “eff-rum,” but you aren’t totally off base. It could be difficult in an area where “everyone” is inclined to another pronunciation, though, so I guess that’s something to consider.
I have a nephew with this name and they have done fine just telling people their preferred pronunciation, even with their out-of-State relatives.
I think it’ll be fine. When you tell people his name, they’ll pronounce it the way you say it to them.
I would prn it more like Eeff-rum. More emphasis on the E. Unless I was told otherwise.
I agree with this. He might have to correct a couple of people but I don’t think it’s a big deal.
I have always said EFF-rum, but agree that people are usually very understanding with “tricky” looking names.
Eff rum…
Nameberry (I think it was Nameberry!) asked this on Facebook a little while ago, but I can’t find the post. The answers varied, but the two most common were eff-rum and ee-frum. I say eff-rum myself since the only [name_m]Ephraim[/name_m] I know pronounces it that way, but both are legitimate. It’s definitely two syllables though, not three as you seem to be pronouncing it (if I’m reading your original post right)?