Message: "Re: How do you get the pronunciation -lee from -leigh?"

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Re: How do you get the pronunciation -lee from -leigh?

by Anneza

3/30/2021, 8:44 AM

in reply to a message by ClaudiaS

I've never actually heard, or heard of, Leigh being pronounced like 'lay'. Can you give a source?

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- clevelandkentevans +1

3/30/2021, 11:01 AM

I don't know of instances where Leigh by itself is pronounced as "lay" offhand, but the name Leighton is usually pronounced "Lay-ton" in both the USA and England, so I can see where the "lee" pronunciation would be especially frustrating for those who don't like the inconsistencies in English language spelling. :)

- Anneza

3/30/2021, 12:05 PM

That's true - good point!

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