STUMPERS CCVII

Think of a famous person of the early 20th century whose first name has six letters and last name eight. The first two letters of the first name are the same as the last two letters of the first name. They are also the same as the first two letters of the last name. But those letters - in the last name - are pronounced differently than they are in the first name. 

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HINT:
The famous person was a composer.

Answer:

GEORGE GERSHWIN

Credit:
NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
October 9, 2010
Will Shortz