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Need help with phonetic spelling of name

BethPSUBethPSU member
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I tried googling this and had no luck, but figured you BN experts might be able to help since I often see phonetic spellings guiding people on pronunciation for names.

I am filling out my graduation information for my master's degree and it asks for the phonetic spelling of my name.  My first name is spelled Beryl and pronounced like Pearl with a B.  How would I write that phonetically?  I want to avoid being announced as Barrell (Meryl or Cheryl with a B) as this is the most natural (and common) way someone unfamiliar with the name would read it.

 

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Re: Need help with phonetic spelling of name

  • krissyh21krissyh21 member
    I would spell it as Bearl or maybe even Burl
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  • JDMC1112JDMC1112

    B-earl, although the spelling is different I think it will get the point across that it isnt b-eryl (which one would assume was said as barrell) or just write in - Pearl with a B! In any event congrats on your masters!

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  • forensicmamaforensicmama member
    Burl. The funny thing is that's my great uncle-in-law's name. His brother is Merrell also pronounced like Murl. Strangeness lol.
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  • BethPSUBethPSU member

    Thanks, I wrote b-EARL.  I hope that works, but it won't be the first time if it gets mispronounced! haha


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  • Ms MollyMs Molly member
    I would say Burl.
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