A Pronunciation Guide to Names of Public Figures Updated May 2024 Last name starts with . . . Key to pronunciation (Note: Stressed syllables are in UPPER CASE.) Ā, ā = able, rate Ä, ä = father, wand A, a = pat, marry Â, â = air, prepare Ē, ē = evil, reel E, e = end, edit Ī, ī = ice, ride I, i = in, blister Ō, ō = over, roll O, o = on, rob Ô, ô = off, audit OO, oo = spoon, ooze Ü, ü = book, foot U,