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Ex-Nay the X-Say

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Xavier chapter.

So, there’s something we need to talk about.  It’s been weighing on our hearts and minds for some time now.  A lot of you may be wondering this right now.  

How is Xavier actually pronounced?  

We’ve heard a few variations over the years…like Zah – ve – yer, Egg – zay – vier or Egg – Zah – yer.  But our personal fav. is definitely Egg-Savior.  Get it?

 

But let’s get serious.  Just like in Xylophone, the ‘X’ is not pronounced twice but rather as a ‘Z’ sound.  When in doubt, take a listen to this video.  Xavier students around the world will thank you! 

 

Let’s Go X!

Kathryn Morgan is a Senior Marketing and Public Relations student from Cleveland, Ohio and is the Campus Correspondent for Xavier University. When not working with Her Campus she spends her time with AMA@X, Xavier Women in Business and finding any puppy close by. She loves macaroons, traveling and bad dad jokes.