Many people prefer to refer to him by his first name, which is pretty straightforward. Although it isn’t his whole first name, “two-a” is the correct pronunciation and hasn’t often been mispronounced by the media. The tough part is the last name, and it’s crucial to keep in mind that the pronunciation isn’t what it might seem. To pronounce “Tagovailoa” correctly, keep in mind that the first syllable is “tung,” which sounds like “tongue,” rather than “tag.” The remainder of the name follows the first syllable in a way that most people deduce from the letters.
The correct way to pronounce the name is “TUNG-o-vai-LOA,” which can be challenging for some people even after seeing it broken down.
