Mispronunciation Mishap: Graduation Ceremony Leaves Student Shocked and Embarrassed
Philadelphia, PA – Sarah Virginia Brennan experienced an unexpected moment as she graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Walking across the commencement stage, she heard her first name mispronounced like never before in her life. During the graduation ceremony, a university official announced her name to friends and family as “Sigh-eer Oo-voon-jean-june Bree-nun,” highlighting a common occurrence where unique or unusual names may be incorrectly pronounced. For Brennan, the experience served as a reminder of the …