I pronounce it cor-MAC (southern US)
CORE-mic (Western US)
I pronounce it like McCormick without the Mc!
core-mack with the c sounding like a strong ‘k’ + strong ‘mack’ sound (I’m from [name_u]New[/name_u] Zealand)
Never knew there was any other way to pronounce it!
Thanks! I think however the [name_u]Irish[/name_u] say it must be the definitive way.
Thanks, [name_f]Tasia[/name_f]. I forgot to include that option in the poll, but I’m realizing now that a lot of people say it that way.
Haha, I think I have the same influence, which is probably part of my confusion! It’s valuable to know what people will picture when they hear the name for the first time, and I don’t know if the spice aisle at the grocery store is what I’m going for…
Me too and I’m not sure if it’s the seasoning brand’s fault that I’m confused, haha.
Thanks for your help, everybody! I think the [name_u]Irish[/name_u] way (Cor-mac, like it’s spelled) must be the “real” way, though it’s sort of awkward to say it that way in my accent. I still love the name, but I think the variation in pronunciation across American commenters might make it a deal breaker for me (I’m American). The little nagging feeling that I was pronouncing my own child’s name wrong would drive me crazy, plus it would be a drag for him to have to correct people’s pronunciation all the time when it’s sort of an accent thing anyway. I appreciate everyone’s input!
Cor-Mac
Northeastern US (Ohio)
I say cor-MAC, but because my only point of reference is [name_m]Cormac[/name_m] McLaggen from [name_u]Harry[/name_u] [name_m]Potter[/name_m] haha! I think a softer -mac or even a -mick/-muhk sound more natural here in the US though
[name_m]Mountain[/name_m] [name_u]West[/name_u] US