How to Pronounce Deianira (CORRECTLY!)

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Deianira, Deïanira, or Deianeira, also known as Dejanira, is a Calydonian princess in Greek mythology whose name translates as "man-destroyer" or "destroyer of her husband". She was the wife of Heracles and, in late Classical accounts, his unwitting murderer, killing him with the poisoned Shirt of Nessus. Wikipedia
Parents: Oeneus, Althaea
Notable aliases: Deianeira, Queen Deianira

[ibnalhaytham]

I come here for all my pronunciation questions. You're the best!

[DMBfreak]

The girl I’m talking to has this name I have no clue how to pronounce her name😭

[DeaniraDarling]

This is the origin of my name, but my mom removed the first I.

My name is just... duh- near- uh

And my friends just call me Nira lol