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by a3_nm 4376 days ago
I agree that it is strange that we always provide the written form of a name although you cannot unambiguously determine its pronunciation from it (classical take on this: http://youtu.be/tyQvjKqXA0Y#t=0m19). Still, it sounds a bit over the top to have a service dedicated to the purpose of giving links to pronunciations of names.

I just provide the IPA for my name on my website, based on the unrealistic assumption that people who need to will read it.