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Iolanthe pronunciation
Just wondering the pronunciation for this name. This website has ie-ə-LAN-thee. I'm not sure about the "LAN" syllable, does it rhyme with Anne "Lann" or is it meant to be more like "Lahn".
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You`d think that there being an entire operetta by that name and title characted would assuage pronunciation difficulties. Apparently not.
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"ie-ə-LAN-thee" or "ie-o-LAN-thee" is correct, and "LAN" rhymes with Anne. You can always check the pronunciation guide if you are unsure (http://www.behindthename.com/pronunciation.php)
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