How would you pronounce this student’s name: “Le-a”?
Leah? NO
Lee - A? NOPE
Lay - a? NO WAY
Lei? Guess Again.
It’s pronounced “Ledasha.” Oh, yes, you read it right. This child attends a school in Livingston Parish, LA. Her mother is irate because everyone is getting her name wrong. If you see something come across your desk like this, please remember to pronounce it correctly.
I just couldn't work it out. How does Le-a sound like Ledasha? I could see no way to get from one to the other. Now see below for the answer:
When the mother was asked about the pronunciation of the name, she said, “The dash don’t be silent.”
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