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http://masterrussian.net/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Marcus http://masterrussian.net/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png
I don't know what you mean, saying about zebra pronounced...

That is the common rule to localize the pronunciation of your name when introducing to foreigners in their language. It applies to any language I think.
When introducing myself to Americans, I say:...

That's correct, the tip of the tongue touches the inner surface of upper teeth when pronouncing the Russian hard "L".
I've never heard your pronunciation, but as to me, I doubt you can "dentalize it...