Fayth answers “Has anyone published a pronunciation guide...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Americanah:

Has anyone published a pronunciation guide to the names in Americanah? I'm leading a discussion next Tuesday and I'd like help, especially with Ifemlu, Dike, Ginika, Ranyinudo.

Fayth Not that I am aware of, but you can listen to the audio book (or a sample of the audio book here on goodreads and hear some of the names). Here is my …moreNot that I am aware of, but you can listen to the audio book (or a sample of the audio book here on goodreads and hear some of the names). Here is my best attempt based on listening to the audio book.
Ifemlu= Eef eh meh loo
Dike = Dee kay
Ginika = (hard g) gin- ih- ka
Ranyinudo = (hardest one for me) Ray yin oo doh(less)

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deleted user Thanks so much!!
Nov 06, 2015 04:31PM · flag

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