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9 Musicians with Difficult Stage Names: Correct Pronunciations Revealed

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2024-02-01 03:31:41

Jakarta – Stage names are one way for musicians to increase their prestige or shape their image. Not infrequently, musicians choose stage names that are unique and difficult to pronounce.

Here are nine of the most difficult musician names to read, along with the correct spelling:

1. Said

Gotye’s name skyrocketed following releasing a single entitled Somebody That I Used To Know. This song became a worldwide hit and won various awards, including Grammy Awards.

Gotye’s real name is Wouter De Backer, often pronounced incorrectly, namely Got-yay. The correct pronunciation is Go-t-yay.

2. Wretch 32

Wretch 32 is a British rapper known for his unique style. His stage name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely Wretch Thirty-Two. The correct pronunciation is Wretch Three Two.

3. I am not

Ke$ha is a singer from the United States who is known for her catchy songs. His unique stage name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely K-dollar-sign-ha. The correct pronunciation is Kesh-a.

4. Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger is a singer from the United States who is also a former member of the vocal group The Pussycat Dolls. His name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely Nick-o-le Scher-zing-er. The correct pronunciation is Nick-o-le Sher-zing-er.

5. Taio Cruz

Taio Cruz is a singer from England who is known for his songs in the R&B genre. His name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely Tie-o. The correct pronunciation is Tay-o Cruise.

6. Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa Photo: Jason Merritt

Wiz Khalifa is a rapper from the United States who is known for his love-themed songs. His name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely Whizz Ka-leaf-a. The correct pronunciation is Wiz Ka-leaf-a.

7. Deadmau5

Deadmau5 is a Canadian DJ and music producer known for his unique performances. His stage name, which consists of letters and numbers, is often pronounced incorrectly, namely Dead-Mau-Five. The correct pronunciation is Dead-Mouse.

8. David Guetta

David Guetta Photo: WireImage/Foc Kan

David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer who is known for his upbeat songs. His name is often pronounced incorrectly, namely David Guh-tah. The correct pronunciation is David Get-err.

9.

The name of this musician will definitely make you confused. The name consists of unusual symbols. This name belongs to a musician from England named Four Tet.

Four Tet’s real name is Kieran Hebden. He chose this unique stage name so that listeners can just focus on the music, not have to think regarding who he is. Apart from that, he also said that this name makes people curious and finally find out.

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