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How to Pronounce Aoife/2-syl/
/ˈiː.fə/
Irish name meaning "beauty" or "radiance". From Old Irish *Aífe*, a warrior woman in Celtic mythology.
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Common mistakes 1 variants
AO
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ˈiː.fə — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Aoife?
Aoife is pronounced /ˈiː.fə/ — "AO-ife" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Aoife?
Aoife has 2 syllables: AO-ife. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Aoife?
The first syllable — "AO" — carries primary stress: /ˈiː.fə/.
Where does the word Aoife come from?
Aoife is a Irish loanword — Irish name meaning "beauty" or "radiance". From Old Irish *Aífe*, a warrior woman in Celtic mythology..
Is Aoife pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Aoife is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Aoife?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: AO—IFE. Stress the first syllable loudly.