2. Charlize Theron
“Charlize Theron” is a segment from the “Celebrities Demystify The Pronunciation Of Their Names” series, in which famous people share the correct way to say their name.
Charlize Theron is a South African actress and producer who has starred in a variety of films, including “Monster,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and “The Old Guard.” In the segment, she explains that her first name is pronounced “Shar-LEEZ,” with the emphasis on the second syllable. She notes that many people mistakenly pronounce it as “Shar-LIZE.”
Theron also clarifies the correct pronunciation of her last name, which is often mispronounced as “THUR-own” or “THUR-in.” She explains that the correct pronunciation is actually “THAIR-in,” with the emphasis on the first syllable.