Pronouncing names

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

I was wondering if you have a name that might be confusing to pronounce at first to others in other country's could you please write your name and how to pronounce it? especially if your going to the world meeting, i would like to be able to say everyone's name

[Loren]

Loren;

Lor (Pronounced to rhyme with "door") en (pronounced to rhyme with "pen")

Slightly more emphasis on the first syllable.

I have noticed that usually, when used for a man (thats what I am- 100%), it has emphasis on first syllable, but for women, it has emphasis on 2nd syllable (like Sophia Loren)

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

sweet i pronounced it right in my head

Loren;

Lor (Pronounced to rhyme with "door") en (pronounced to rhyme with "pen")

Slightly more emphasis on the first syllable.

I have noticed that usually, when used for a man (thats what I am- 100%), it has emphasis on first syllable, but for women, it has emphasis on 2nd syllable (like Sophia Loren)

[Stefan-A]

I think that our Dutch members may have the trickiest names.

[adamanteus]

James... pronounced 'Sir'!

[Stefan-A]

Mind if I call you 'Jim'? Or 'Jimbo'?

[adamanteus]

Stefan, you can call me 'Boy' if you want!

[Stefan-A]

Stefan, you can call me 'Boy' if you want!

Which reminds me, if I hear anybody pronounce my name 'Stef-aan', like I've heard English speaking people pronounce it, nasty things will happen. Short a-sound, please.

[Stefan-A]

Stefan, you can call me 'Boy' if you want!

Which reminds me, how do you pronounce your last name?

[drache]

'Ray-ah
although anyone whose native language is German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, may call me Claudia - not English or French speakers though