Béla is a common Hungarian Male name. It is pronounced Bay-luh. Most people see it written without the schwa over the "e" and assume it is pronounced Beh-luh. The media has helped this by mispronouncing the following famous Bélas: Béla Lugosi, Béla Karoly, Béla Bartók, Béla Fleck, and Béla Kiss. Bela
by Béla B. October 10, 2008