Clara

Janine0514

How do you pronounce Clara ?

Claire-a

Claar-a 

ivs112

Claa-ra

lovemytwoboys

Claire-ah

Do people actually say Claar-ah?!

:: waits patiently to make sure this isn't another name I have been saying wrong for 20+ years ::

FutureMrsCaesar

I would probably pronounce it Claire-a...but upon further review I realize that it should probably be pronounced claar-ah.  If it was supposed to be Claire-a I guess it would be spelled Claira?

amwadas

Claire-ah

strangebird

Claira-a.

I actually really strongly dislike it when it's pronounced Claa-ra.

But for the record, this name has no "correct" pronunciation; it is pronounced differently based on different regions. I think you'll find the pronunciation is about 50-50 each way.

lovemytwoboys

strangebird:

Claira-a.

I actually really strongly dislike it when it's pronounced Claa-ra.

But for the record, this name has no "correct" pronunciation; it is pronounced differently based on different regions. I think you'll find the pronunciation is about 50-50 each way.

Wow, I had no idea that Claa-ra was a possible (and somewhat common) pronunciation of this name. I have only known one (who is around 70 now) and everyone has always said Claire-ah.

I think Claire-ah is so pretty, but I'm with you on Claa-ra - I don't like it at all.

braveangel2

I've heard both. Generally (and kind of sad to admit) I take my cues from Back to the Future with Claire - a.

I bet Claar-a was the proper British pronunciation with Americans taking it over and usuing Claire-a...no facts to back it, just a guess.

ETA: Okay, yeah - it just depends on what country you're from/in...

https://www.behindthename.com/name/clara

k*princess

I say Claire-ah. Prettier that way

Fryday37

claire-a, my bff named her baby Clara and that's how it's pronounced. but i guess you could pronouce it how ever you wanted.