“You just say "Anna" and then add "ees," with the accent on the "ees."”
Anaïs Nin (1903–1977) writer of novels, short stories, and erotica
Summer 1966, in The Diary Of Anais Nin, Volume 7 (1966-1974)
Diary entries (1914 - 1974)
Context: At a lecture I am asked to pronounce my name three times. I try to be slow and emphatic, "Anaïs — Anaïs — Anaïs. You just say "Anna" and then add "ees," with the accent on the "ees."