Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/03/nauru-officially-changes-its-name-to-naoero

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atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 34d (1 reply)

Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.

Given that I have only ever heard it pronounced nay-ooh-roo this is less than helpful. The best I can figure is it’s now pronounced like ‘narrow’?

blartcap_@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 33d

Now-air-oh