Tilda said:Hi!
I'm looking for information about how English speakers pronounce the name "Qavier". I have a suspicion, but I'm not 100% sure. For clarification: I'm a non-native speaker myself.
There are quite a few English words that use the QA combo. I can't think of any right this instant, but those cutthroat scrabble players out there should know what I mean. If I saw this name I'd say Kay'-vee-yaerUnique said:If you use the letter 'Q', English says put a 'u' after it.
sunandshadow said:I've heard Xavier pronounced as 2 syllables, Zave-yer. (This would be in Pennsylvania - might be different depending on regional accent.)
Tilda said:You know, I feel like such a dill! I actually meant the name Xavier. How do you pronounce that in English?
Thanks! I'm off to stuff bananas in my ears.
XThe NavigatorX said:Zay-vier is one pronounciation. However, (and speaking of Tucson), I would say that isn't the most common one, especially here where I live.
I know four people named Xavier. And like Unique pointed out, every single one of them pronounces it Hav-ee-air.
mindelei said:Of course, there's the ever popular pronunciation beginning with the "Z" sound; however, I have met a few that pronounce the "X" as in: "Eks-zay-vee-er".
Just another take on it....
Mindelei
BTW...I grew up in Michigan and have lived all over the US...