These names are holdovers from Shakespeare’s original pronunciation! Brits may have an easier time with them, but to many Americans, they may sound odd. How many did you know? In my experience as a professional actor, these are the most broadly accepted pronunciations. I also checked them against David Crystal’s OXFORD DICTIONARY OF ORIGINAL SHAKESPEAREAN PRONUNCIATION. Also remember that I’m American, saying these names in my American accent. They may sound slightly different in your accent, an