KIDS are back in the classroom for a new school year, and this often means a new teacher reading their name off their register.
Parents shouldn’t have to worry about whether a teacher or otherchild can pronounce their son or daughter’s name correctly.
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But it appears that some monikers are harder to read aloud than others.
For children whose names are pronounced incorrectly, it can have a negative impact on them for years to come, with fears it can impact their performance and how included and valued they feel at school.
Prashant Patel, a naming expert from the personalised gifting website PersonalisedBee.com has revealed the 10 names which teachers find the hardest to pronounce.
Topping the list of monikers that are commonly mispronounced is Evelyn, closely followed by Mila, Maeve, Louis and Beau.
Aoife comes in at number six, with Niamh, Ralph, Cian and Fionn rounding off the list.
To help parents if a teacher mispronounces their child’s name, Prashant advises: “Explain the correct pronunciation. Clearly articulate the correct pronunciation, emphasising any tricky sounds or syllables.
“Provide comparisons. If possible, offer examples of words which share similar sounds or a famous face that shares a similar name.
“Write down or record the pronunciation. Provide a written guide with phonetic symbols or a clear breakdown of syllables.
“A short audio recording can even be helpful so the teacher can hear the correct pronunciation.”
He adds: “Explain the importance. Politely express your concern about the mispronunciation and how it might impact your child’s self-esteem or confidence.
“Share any feelings your child has expressed about the mispronunciation.”
It comes afte a teacher revealed which kids’ names always spell trouble, and the name she is always delighted to see on the register.
With many kids back at school today after six weeks off, teachers across the country will be busy making sure everything is ready for the new term ahead.
But for one teacher, there are a few names she dreads to see on the school register at the start of a new year.
After six years of teaching secondary school, the Spanish teacher revealed that she has realised that some kids’ names have distinct personalities attached to them.
“Bens always seem like angels but are the cheekiest”, the teacher told Fabulous.
Sharing another name that she dreads seeing on the register, she revealed that “Michael’s are the biggest pains”.
And according to the academy school teacher, every Maryam she has taught has been “fiery”.
However, there are a number of names that she is also excited to have in her classes.
“Andrew’s are hardworking and polite”, she shared.
“I always look forward to teaching Sarah’s”.
