Having discussions about name pronunciation with my mother today. We differ on how we both initially thought my name is pronounced. Of course I’m right because it’s mine and she’s showing deference to my preferences.

But I’m curious what people think, because I’ve never actually heard anyone say the unabbreviated name.

Renata like Not or Renāta like Nate?

@ziphi closer to not but more like the vowel in paw than in not
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@Felthry That is an interesting distinction, and also one that I’m not sure how to interpret largely due to regional pronunciation differences. At least, I don’t think there’s a distinction between those two sounds in my area.
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@ziphi maybe something a little closer to the RP pronunciation of "bath", if you're familiar with that?
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