Cary Elwes is an English-American actor best known for his role in The Princess Bride. The name combines a British given name with a Welsh-derived surname that is pronounced with a clear first name stress and a typical Western surname rhythm. In practice, the full name is spoken smoothly with attention to the soft 'r' and the 'Elwes' vowel quality, avoiding over-enunciation of syllables.
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