The website I linked to is specific to the individual, as I said, though a little dated. It explains the three different pronounciations of Ann Beattie, Bob Beattie and Robert Beattie, for example....
I think the one CC linked to has some specific names and some general rules for names of people who aren't famous or who haven't gone into the database yet.
I'm still trying to figure out whether Valentino Rossi meant a not-so-subtle dig at his teammate this weekend when he pronounced his name "YOR-gay." That's neither an Italian nor a Spanish pronounciation! They've been teammates long enough that Vale knows how to say Jorge, I'm sure...
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