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How to pronounce Wojtyła?

Pronunciation of Wojtyła in the US

In the US, Wojtyła is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in NY State, USA, is

Voi-TIH-wah

"The surname of Pope John Paul II. The Polish letter ł is pronounced like an English W, thus causing much confusion. Also in Polish the letter W is pronounced like a V in English and the letter J is pronounced like an Y in English."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Polish
Other spelling(s): Wojtyla
Meaning: Surname


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Pronunciation of Wojtyła

Here is how Wojtyła is pronounced

Voy-TY-wah


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Pronunciation of Wojtyła in the US

In the US, Wojtyła is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in NY State, USA, is

Voi-TIH-wah

"The surname of Pope John Paul II. The Polish letter ł is pronounced like an English W, thus causing much confusion. Also in Polish the letter W is pronounced like a V in English and the letter J is pronounced like an Y in English."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Polish
Other spelling(s): Wojtyla
Meaning: Surname


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In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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