Don't Forget the B in R'Bonney's Name




R'Bonney Nola Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on January 14th, 2023, and many people have been mispronouncing her name. They're dropping the "B" in R'Bonney, and it's driving me crazy! I mean, it's not that hard to say. Just add a little "B" sound before the "R."
So, for all of you who have been butchering her name, let me break it down for you:
R' = "R" sound, as in "red"
B = "B" sound, as in "blue"
On = "On" sound, as in "on"
Ney = "Ney" sound, as in "neigh"
Ga = "Ga" sound, as in "gag"
Bri = "Bri" sound, as in "bright"
El = "El" sound, as in "elephant"
It's not rocket science, people.
Look, I understand that it's easy to make mistakes when you're not familiar with someone's name. But when it comes to someone who's representing the United States on the world stage, it's important to get it right.
So please, do R'Bonney a favor and start pronouncing her name correctly. It's R'Bonney, not R'Onney. And while you're at it, why not give her a follow on social media? She's an amazing woman with a great story to tell.