How would you pronounce Arianna?

Question

We're expecting a baby girl in November and we're thinking of the name Arianna, pronounced ah-ree-AN-ah

& alot of people tend to pronounce it air-ree-AR-nah

So, honestly when you first see the name Arianna, how do you pronounce it?

Answer 1

I love big sis' s name!

When reading the name b4 the question, I said "R" re an ah [I'm a southerner! LIL]

I also grew up w/ a so-called difficult name for others (including adults) to pronounce.  You'll just have to say it the way you want it said quite often as she is an infant and toddler.  Although there are times when Pol get aggravated when others say their name incorrectly maybe you can teach her to be patient with others since everyone has a different pronunciations.  But when you enroll her in school or activities, point out that her name is not AIR for the wrong sound that you mention here.  

Answer 2

Air-ee-on-uh. =)

Answer 3

My First one was Air- ee on uh, or are e on uh

Answer 4

the first one.

Answer 5

  ar--ree--an--ah

Answer 6

Definitely not the second. If it is spelled ARIANNA, you cannot have that R there. That would be Ari R NAH. Ari Onna or Ari anna.

Answer 7

are-ee-anna

Answer 8

r-e-ah-nuh

Answer 9

I say are-ee-AN-ah. Just like you basically. It's a really pretty name and it goes with Leah well.*

Answer 10

I would pronounce it Are Eee On Ah. I think it sounds much prettier that way! Good luck and congrats! Pretty name!

Answer 11

I like it as ar-ee-AH-nuh better. I love the name but cannot use it since our last name is Martinez. Since I pronounce Ariana as ar-ee-AH-nuh it would not sound right with Martinez. Just to many AR's for me. To be honest the air- pronunciation sounds like airhead.

Answer 12

ah-ree-on-nah

Answer 13

Air-ree-on-na

Answer 14

air-re-ah-na