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If I heard it pronounced like that, I'd assume the first spelling. It's a very cute name!

I think it can be whichever you prefer. My nana is "Madeline" and pronounces it, "Mad-lynn" which could just be her accent, but she's never said "Mad-a-line." However, I read a blog in which it was spelled that way, but pronounced, "mad-a-line"

I've only seen it Madelyn. But the fun thing about naming your baby is that you can do it however you want!

To me Madeline and Madeleine are both pronounced Mad-a-line
If you are going for Mad-ah-lin I would go with Madelyn as it's more straightforward

i like the spelling of madeline better, but that could be mispronounced (mad-e-line and mad-e-leen).

@milkteaandpolkadots: I like the second pronunciation better too, and believe the first spelling could be said either way. All you have to do is correct people once, and they'll remember. It's not that unusual of a name, or a pronunciation question.

I pronounce both "mad-ah-line"-- I prefer Madeleine

When I see Madeline, I say mad-eh- LINE in my head, but I still say mad-eh- leyn outloud...
@milkteaandpolkadots: Very nice. I like the special meaning.