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Would appreciate some help here. The picture shows a nametag that's meant to
spell Reina in hiragana, but does the last character look off? Specifically
the top right bar.

Additionally, do Japanese speakers pronounce this name as "Ray-na" or "Ray-ee-
na?"

Many thanks in advance.

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here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lgXkB.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lgXkB.png)
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pronunciation hiragana
how to pronounce name in japanese
The easiest way to pronounce れいな for an English speaker would be "Ray-Na". And
yes, the な in the picture is very much incorrect. What font was used to make
the plate?
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There's a very slight difference between an English pronunciation and a
Japanese pronunciation. While the English pronunciation would be Ray-nuh, the
Japanese pronunciation would be more like Re'ena. You hold the "eh" sound for
a bit longer. The closest example in English that I can think of off the top
of my head is the first "e" in "p _e_ pe the frog".

As for the writing, yes, the font is heavily stylized. It would be better if
the top right bar was slanted, instead of being completely horizontal.
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Regarding the nametag, it does clearly say れいな -- it's probably just the joins
between the elements that are making it 'look off' to you? Perhaps seen from
afar it would be clearer, as those small joins would appear less prominent?

As for pronunciation, Forvo is a good place to check for native pronunciation
recordings. This individual says "Reina Miura" (apparently the name of a
professional mixed martial artist). <https://forvo.com/word/reina_miura/#ja>
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