How hard is it to say my name?
For reasons I have never been able to understand, people have a ridiculously hard time reading my last name. I can get it if you’re unfamiliar with the French pronunciation – GAHN-yay – but the Americanized version – GAG-knee – is pretty straightforward if you have even a passing understanding of phonics.
Here are the five most common mispronunciations I hear, usually from telemarketers:
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