About my name - Sergei Pashakhin
People struggle writing and pronouncing my name. Here's a guide to it.
- In writing, follow the common spelling from the table below.
- To learn the proper pronunciation, click the link in the IPA column. If the link is broken, you could search for an alternative tool that reads IPA out loud.
The most common mistake in pronouncing my last name is to pronounce 'k'. The letter 'k' is silent. Why is it there? I do not know, this Latin spelling of my last name was issued to me with my first passport.
| Cyrillic | IPA | Common spelling | Alternative spelling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First name | Сергей | sʲirɡʲˈej | Sergei | Sergey, Serhii, Sergej |
| Last name | Пашахин | paʃˈɑxin | Pashakhin |
I have a patronymic. If this concept is new to you, then you shouldn't use it. Stick to the simple combination of first+last name.
Personal pronouns
Use what you are comfortable with.
English language
I like they/them.
Deutsch
Either 'er' or 'sie' both works fine for me. Again, use what you find appropriate.