How is "Meyer" pronounced

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flmommy

Sun, May 16 2010, 7:27 pm

Can someone please tell me how "Meyer" is pronounced? THANKS.

chaylizi

Sun, May 16 2010, 7:43 pm

well, the litvish pronunciation would be may-er

and the chassidish would be migh-er (rhymes with high)

chocolate moose

Sun, May 16 2010, 8:10 pm

I have a friend like that. either way is acceptable.

Nomad

Sun, May 16 2010, 8:21 pm

ive also heard "may-ear" in more modern circles.

flmommy

Sun, May 16 2010, 10:48 pm

Thank you. I like the answers!

Marion

Mon, May 17 2010, 6:02 am

"May-ear" would be Meir, not Meyer.

Meyer is "Migh-er".
Mayer is "May-er" ("Mayor").

Ruchel

Mon, May 17 2010, 11:28 am

may-ur or my-ur

PinkFridge

Mon, May 17 2010, 11:31 am

YMMV.
And if this is for naming purposes, how did the original Meyer pronounce it?

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