How do you pronounce the name Anais?

Question

As in the author Anais Nin? I always liked the looks of the name but never quite sure how it is pronounced.

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Inhale luv.......That is always how I pronounced it in my head. Thanks.

Answer 1

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Pronounced Ah-na-EESE

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http://www.babynames.com/name/ANAIS

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thank you

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure it's pronounced : Anne-eye-iss

Answer 3

I'm not sure, but at a first glance I would pronounce it ahn-ayz.

Answer 4

I say An- a (the word)- iss

Answer 5

I know how to say it, and I like it, but I would never name a child this because I think people would call her Anus.

Answer 6

Here in Brazil, the pronounce is very diferent...

Answer 7

An-ay-ess

Answer 8

Ah-nay-ess

Answer 9

UH-NIE-ISS