I am reading through the level0 brochure, and I think I have
gathered enough information to spell my first name (Alan) in
lojban.
How did I do? Is there a closer approximation?
Thank you!
-Alyn.
fi'i alyn (welcome, Alan)
You did fine. My brother (who passed away about a year ago) was also named Alan. Assuming you are American, then the first "a" sound in your name is normally pronounced like the "a" in cat, a sound which does not exist in lojban. Therefore, yes, you have to compromise. You could go with either "a" or "e" for the first vowel.