How to pronounce this Russian name "Vitaly"?

Question

Hi, how is this Russian name pronounced? Is it:
1) vAI-te-li
2) vEE-te-li
3) vee-tAH-li
4) ?

Thanks...

Answer 1

The Russian name Vitaly, written looks Виталий, as you can see after "L" there are two "I' , the last is short and a little clipped. That make the pronunciation from a foreigner a bit difficult.

Actually the closest pronunciation is /Vit-ta- li:/,or if it is tough for you just prolong the last vowel "i" and Voila...It is close to your number 3.
Hope that is of help.
Have a great day!

Answer 2

I was Chava my school did Fiddler two years ago. I always pronounced the name like "Vee-et-ka". But with a school production as long as you have a close pronunciation I'm sure it won't matter much, especially if it's only for an audition.

Answer 3

In the videos with the YouTube prankster and comedian Vitaly from his channel Vitalyztv it's pronounced "Vah-Tal-Lee"

Answer 4

I think it's number 3, with stress in the "a". But I'm not sure of this.

Answer 5

I think that "sunflower" has answered your question absolutely right. There is doubling of the last vowel "i".

Answer 6

3 is right! Not 2 ("Vitaly" is not like "Italy")

Answer 7

Russian names are usually pronounced as they are written. I know this is strange for English speaking people, but try.

Answer 8

Definitely #3 with the stress on the middle syllable.

Answer 9

I am not 100% sure but I think it is #4.
VI-tAl-e

Answer 10

number three