The Smoobie's Guide to Pronunciation
Akiko: try saying "hockey pro". If you can say this, you should have no trouble with "AH-kee-ko". (I don't really mind people saying "uh-KEE-ko," though. Having introduced the nickname "Kiko," I'm in no position to get picky about it!"
Poog: I honestly can't see how people get this one wrong, but they do. Try saying "pool," then change the "l" to a "g".
Alia Rellapor: stress the first syllable of both words.
Smoo: don't you dare say "sHmoo!" It's the one unpardonable sin!
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