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The "a" in Ramin is softer. Think of the "a" in "father" or "palm." It is an open, round sound. It isn't sharp. It flows.

You’re welcome.

Wrong: "Did you hear that new Hans Zimmer track? Oh wait, no, it was Ray-min Duh-jawadi." Right: "The score for House of the Dragon is incredible. Rah-min Jah-vah-dee has outdone himself."

Sounds like the "Ra" in "rather" or "raw," though some English speakers may naturally use a softer "rah" sound.

But look closely at the spelling. It is , not Djawadi with a 'w' sound emphasized (though visually it's there). The correct pronunciation treats the vowels with a "v" sound in the middle to bridge the syllables.

The best way to confirm is to hear the composer say his own name. Ramin Djawadi has pronounced it publicly in several interviews:

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Djawadi Pronunciation | Ramin

Djawadi Pronunciation | Ramin

The "a" in Ramin is softer. Think of the "a" in "father" or "palm." It is an open, round sound. It isn't sharp. It flows.

You’re welcome.

Wrong: "Did you hear that new Hans Zimmer track? Oh wait, no, it was Ray-min Duh-jawadi." Right: "The score for House of the Dragon is incredible. Rah-min Jah-vah-dee has outdone himself." ramin djawadi pronunciation

Sounds like the "Ra" in "rather" or "raw," though some English speakers may naturally use a softer "rah" sound. The "a" in Ramin is softer

But look closely at the spelling. It is , not Djawadi with a 'w' sound emphasized (though visually it's there). The correct pronunciation treats the vowels with a "v" sound in the middle to bridge the syllables. It flows

The best way to confirm is to hear the composer say his own name. Ramin Djawadi has pronounced it publicly in several interviews: