Aside from the obvious reasons, I have extreme anxiety about the first day of school and pronouncing new names! I always try to talk to the previous year's teacher. If they are new to the school I have googled the pronunciation of "name" and heard some attempts- so I at least have a starting point. I didn't know these different websites existed.
Unfortunately, inogolo didn't have many of my students' names in it- and the ones they did have were not correct- ie. Maurice was pronounced Morris.
You are able to email in suggestions!
Howtopronounce wasn't much more successful for me. They do allow you to rate the pronunciation.
The pronunciation of Thushaniga was not on any of the websites.
I think my best plan of action moving forward would be to ask the student - not a big public display or sideshow and learn from the student. He or she should get to decide what I call them!
Unfortunately, inogolo didn't have many of my students' names in it- and the ones they did have were not correct- ie. Maurice was pronounced Morris.
You are able to email in suggestions!
Howtopronounce wasn't much more successful for me. They do allow you to rate the pronunciation.
The pronunciation of Thushaniga was not on any of the websites.
I think my best plan of action moving forward would be to ask the student - not a big public display or sideshow and learn from the student. He or she should get to decide what I call them!