Susan vs. Suzanne

[Jesus1]

Hi! How are you feeling?

1.- Have both names the same pronunciation?

I think the stress goes in a different
syllable, but I?m not sure.

I think the syllable stressed in
Susan is 'Susan, but in
Suzanne is the second one
Su'zanne.

Can you help me, please?



2.- Another question about names.

Dave is used for David
Is Andy used for Andrew?

How do you call this kind of names?

Thanks a million!

Jes?s

[Yankee]

Hi Jes?s

I'm feeling just fine. And you?

1. You're correct, the stress in Susan and Suzanne is different:
Susan --> first syllable is stressed
Suzanne --> second syllable is stressed

2. Yes, yes.
A shortened form of a proper name is a type of nickname.

Amy

[Mister Micawber]

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Just a note-- I have met Susans who have (or whose parents have) affected the pronunciation /su 'zaen/. I tell my students that although there are certainly standard pronunciations, many namebearers are individualistic in their preferences.
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