How do you pronounce Kyrie's name?

[Floating Dream]

Just wanted to know how Kyrie's name is supposed to be pronounced.

[Conan The Librarian]

Basic pronunciations:

Kai-ree ("kai" like kite)

Ana-deen

Ray-ner

[Floating Dream]

Originally posted by Conan The Librarian:

Basic pronunciations:

Kai-ree ("kai" like kite)

Ana-deen

Ray-ner

Thanks! Wasn't sure if it was meant to be pronounced a certain way due to certain languages having different ways they pronounce the same or similar names and words. It might have been Keer-ee, or something like that, for example.

[Black Hammer]

I pronounce it kee-ree-ae, because that's how the word spelled that way is pronounced.

[Conan The Librarian]

Originally posted by Black Hammer:

I pronounce it kee-ree-ae, because that's how the word spelled that way is pronounced.

Like Dream mentioned above, pronunciation rules depend on the language of reference. So, I totally get what you mean that in some languages it would be pronounced that way, but for those who want, I’ve listed the “official” pronunciations above.

[wolff_laarcen]

Originally posted by Floating Dream:

Thanks! Wasn't sure if it was meant to be pronounced a certain way due to certain languages having different ways they pronounce the same or similar names and words. It might have been Keer-ee, or something like that, for example.

As a side note, this is a huge bonus of voiced dialogue in games - proper pronunciation of fictional words and names.

I think I pronounced Chocobo incorrectly for over a decade before Final Fantasy 10 released.

[Sonico]

I pronunce it "Kirie" for DMC tbh

[Multihog]

Originally posted by Black Hammer:

I pronounce it kee-ree-ae, because that's how the word spelled that way is pronounced.

Yep, same. Kai-ree seems totally wrong.

[Floating Dream]

Hopefully one of the developers will be able to answer one day.

[Mechalibur]

The word "Kyrie" isn't English in origin, and is somewhat esoteric, so I'm not surprised that it isn't pronounced the same way as a name in this game. Honestly, everything other than "Kai-Ree" or "Kee-Ree" sounds very off to me.

Pretty sure Kai-Ree is the official pronunciation though. Conan wouldn't say so if it weren't :P

[Sines]

Am I the only one here whose played Devil May Cry?

KYR-EE-EH!

[momodave]

Kai (pretty easy to say)-Reeeeee (feminist scream).

[DragonByDegrees]

Originally posted by momodave:

Kai (pretty easy to say)-Reeeeee (feminist scream).

...For real with this?

[Auspice]

The most common usage of the latin word "kyrie" is in the phrase "kyrie eleison," which means "Lord, have mercy." It's obviously used in the Judeo-Christian mythos as a prayer.

In Latin, kyrie means "Lord," and is somewhat fitting for the name of a tactical RPG protagonist. Considerably moreso than the name of a useless damsel with no characterization (from DMC4). I still use the Latin pronunciation to refer to her, even if it's wrong, since the name is rather fitting given her role in the story.

Similarly fitting, the word "anodyne" means "painkiller" and is rather appropriate for Anadyne's upbeat and positive character.

If the allusions weren't intended, it's sort of surprising since they are extremely on the nose.

Most of the other names are just names, except for Bzaro who I shouldn't have to explain the allusions there and they're probably intended.

[lordanthrax]

I assumed it was Keer-ee, like the Greek prayer 'Kyrie Eleison'. Thank Mr. Mister for that one.