The pronunciation of Ghislaine varies, but versions below are most common:
Common English (US/UK)
gi-LAYN: Hard 'g' (like 'give'), short 'i', and "-lain" rhymes with 'rain'.
French/Linguistically Accurate
zhee-LEN: Soft 'zh' sound (like the 's' in 'measure'), 'e' sound like 'then', with stress on the second syllable.
Ghee-len: Another French variant with a hard 'g' but a softer 'len' sound.
Key Points
- The 's' is always silent.
- The French pronunciation tends to have a softer 'g' or 'zh' sound, while English speakers often use a hard 'g'.
- The name is of French origin, derived from Germanic roots.