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Pronunciation

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The online Google translator pronounces Lucia in three syllables (Lu-chi-ah), while Crucia is pronounced in two syllables (Cru-cha).

Can anyone confirm these pronunciations?

I was wondering if one name could have been mistaken for the other in written documents, if they rhymed but it sounds like they don't.
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Re: Pronunciation

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darkerhorse wrote: 16 Jul 2020, 14:29 The online Google translator pronounces Lucia in three syllables (Lu-chi-ah), while Crucia is pronounced in two syllables (Cru-cha).

Can anyone confirm these pronunciations?
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Re: Pronunciation

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Then it's less likely someone would mishear the name. But, I suppose someone reporting the mother's name of the deceased could have gotten the first name wrong, especially if the informant wasn't kin. I've seen errors before.
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