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Elisabeth. But of course, I'm biased, because that's my sister's middle name (Holly Elisabeth).

Elisabeth, I don't pronounce it different.. I just prefer it.

Elisabeth - No difference in how I pronounce them

Elisabeth

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Elisabeth is a bit more unusual, where I live at least. It also lends itself to the softer nn Lissie / Lissy. Having said that, I do pronounce Elisabeth and Elizabeth the same.

I like Elisabeth better because I'm used to it.
I prononce them the same (el-iz-ah-bet).
I've seen it spelled Elisabette and Elisabet.

I prefer Elisabeth, and I personally don't pronounce them differently but I have a friend whose sister is called Elisabeth, prn. eh-LISS-ah-beth rather than eh-LIZ-ah-beth.

Elizabeth

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Despite Elisabeth being the first spelling (Elizabeth was standardised by Queen Elizabeth I of England), I do prefer Elizabeth. First, I have a thing for the Z in the name. Secondly, I do pronounce Elizabeth and Elisabeth differently: Elisabeth's S is just slightly softer than Elizabeth's Z to me. But anyway, it's enough for me to prefer Elizabeth in sound.

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Now, if you're French (or any other heritage wherein Elisabeth's the normal form) or plan on nning her Lisa, then I would go with Elisabeth.

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Imo, you should only use Elizabeth or Elisabeth today. Anything else is horribly kre8iv imo. However, here's a list of historical spellings for the name in England, keeping in mind that back then spelling (of names or common words) wasn't standardised, and furthermore many people were illiterate:

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Elezabeth (1549, 1552)
Elizabet (1303)
Elizabeth (1205, 1279, 1347, 1379, 1340-1450, 1437, 1518, 1524, 1530, 1539, 1556, 1561, 1568, 1571, 1579, 1585, 1587, 1600)
Elizabethe (1568)
Elizabez (1207)
Elysabeth (1524)
Elyzabeth (1524, 1566)

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In the Middle Ages context, I must admit to liking both Elyzabeth and Elizabethe. However, I reiterate that today I just can't accept anything other than Elizabeth or Elisabeth.

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Source: http://snipurl.com/a2vp.

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Miranda

I prefer Elisabeth, I pronounce both the same way.

I consider both perfectly acceptable. And some days I prefer Elizabeth while others I prefer Elisabeth. Currently I like Elisabeth more, the pronounciation to me is slightly different but not so much that you would really take a strong notice to.

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If you want to call your daughter Liz or Lizzy then I think Elizabeth would be easier for you and her but otherwise both are good options.

For a first name probably Elisabeth, but for a middle I just go with Elizabeth. Slightly different pronunciation for me but barely noticable. I like them both equally

I prefer Elizabeth, because it just looks right Elisabeth looks a little like a typo!

Elizabeth. And no difference in how I pronounce them.

I much prefer Elisabeth, I love it!. I pronounce them slightly different, but it's hardly noticeable.

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This message was edited 11/22/2004, 6:25 PM

Elisabeth

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I prefer Elisabeth just because it's different. I pronounce them the same. Both are beautiful, but I've seen Elizabeth with an E so many times, I'm sick of it.

Elizabeth, and i prn them the same

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