How do you spell mhairi

It's definitely pronounced with a 'v' at the start. In Scottish Gaelic, where the name derives from, 'Mh' is the equivalent of 'v'.

I think the name is awesome pronounced properly. Like many here, my sister is called Mhairi. Hers is pronounced properly. What a lot of people are talking about here is just idiotic anglicising.

My name is Mhairi Va-ree , never Mahree! I'm Scottish but never met anyone else with the name Mhairi until I was 11 - so I did get teased a bit at school. I've been called quite a few different things, mainly Mahree grrrr! I used to work for someone who's mother had English as a second language so I actually went by Barry for a while, though I had to laugh as my sister had to put up with Carrot!

I've also noticed that people with a really thick Scottish accent pronounce my name Va-ray which I rather quite like , but because I work for people from nearer London I use my nickname of Mollie as it saves lots of hassle and I don't have to listen to the same old phrase of "Oooh, what an unusual name - whatever does it mean?

The 'mh' in Gaelic is pronounced as 'v' so the name should be properly pronounced with a 'v'. My best friend is called Mhairi and everyone I know pronounces it VA-ray. Maybe it's just my accent! My name is Mhairi always has been I have always liked it. It's unusual and as previouly mentioned, sparks interest and conversation like having a dog! My dad pronounced it Var-ee and insisted it's Gallic.

Can you pronounce this word better or pronounce in different accent or variation? Contribute mode x x x. Phonetic spelling of Mhairi VAH-ree.

Jayne Beier. Add phonetic spelling Cancel. You are not logged in.. Meanings for Mhairi This is the Scottish for Mary, the Mh is pronounced V as it is an old Scottish language that didn't have a v in the alphabet. Pansy Marquardt. It is a Scottish feminine name.

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Examples of Mhairi in a sentence Add a sentence. Mhairi should be in sentence. The 'mh' in Gaelic is pronounced as 'v' so the name should be properly pronounced with a 'v'. My best friend is called Mhairi and everyone I know pronounces it VA-ray. Maybe it's just my accent! Can also be said as mah-ree which is the Gaelic spelling of Mari. My name is Mhairi. It's said Mah-Ri, not mai-ri, mah-airi, or any other way. It's Mah-ri. As far as I am aware the spelling Mhairi is said as Va-ree.

My sister is named Mhairi, and it is true that the correct Scots pronunciation is Va-Ree, but both my sister and a school friend use Ma-Ree so this is purely dependant on personal choice.