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How do you Pronounce Madeleine vs. Mad-eh-LINE vs. Mad-eh-LYN

We want to pronounce our baby’s name MadeLYN, but are unsure how to spell it. Please give your suggestions. Also let us know where you are from. It seems that some of these spellings are pronounced differently based on location. Thanks

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How do you Pronounce Madeleine

0%

Mad-eh-LINE

25%

Mad-eh-LYN

75%

Poll created: Jan 16, 2016
Total Votes: 8
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I pronounce it Mad-eh-leen
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
If you want to pronounce mad-eh-Lynn I would spell it
Madelyn
Madalyn
It is a beautiful name!
GL!
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I pronounce Madeleine as Mad-eh-Line. And Madeline/ Madelyn as Mad-eh-Lynn.

Eva - from Texas
posted by Eva :: 9 years ago | report
I pronounce it Made-LYN, and I can confirm that most people do, too, as my name IS Madeleine! It is hardly ever mispronounced- I’d say 98% of the time, people get it right.
I live in Georgia.

In my opinion, Madelyn looks far too trendy, esp. with all the "lyn" names right now. Madeline is typically pronounced Made-LINE. So I would definitely go with Madeleine.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Madeleine and Madeline are pronounced Mad-eh-LINE. The spellings are grammatically correct for that pronunciation.
Mad-eh-LYNN I’ve seen spelled Madelyn and Madilyn(n)
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Madeleine is definitely pronounced with the -lynn ending. I’ve known quite a few with this spelling and they’ve never had any issues with mispronunciation. It’s a lovely name.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
My name is Madeleine, and because it’s the French spelling, the correct pronunciation is -Lynn. I’d advise not sacrificing the classic spelling for the pronunciation thing. I haven’t had a problem - and if there is uncertainty, people usually ask to clarify. Not a big deal. :)
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I pronounce it the proper French way which is Mad-lehn, not line or lyn which are both mispronunciations.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dFD5wvTtXYo
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report

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