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How to correctly pronounce Tennessee Vols QB Nico Iamaleava's last name

Originally posted on A to Z Sports  |  By Zach Ragan  |  Last updated Jan 1, 2024 2:12 PM ET

Tennessee Vols true freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava will receive his first career start on Monday in UT's matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Citrus Bowl. 

Iamaleava is getting the start because redshirt senior quarterback Joe Milton opted out of the game in preparation for the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Tennessee signed Iamaleava as part of their 2023 recruiting class. The California native was rated as the No. 1 overall player in the nation by On3. 

How to correctly pronounce Tennessee Vols QB Nico Iamaleava's last name

Iamaleava's last name can be a bit tricky for some folks -- like ESPN's College GameDay crew. 

The correct pronunciation is ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va.

And if you need some more help, here's the correct pronunciation from the man himself. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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