i know folks get nervous when encountering names they're not sure how to pronounce. but you really don't need to say the names are "hard" or "difficult" or "tricky." you can just apologize for mispronouncing and try again.

and maybe this is more a personal opinion (others might feel differently), but you also don't need to say the name is "beautiful" or "musical" or "unique," esp if you wouldn't say that about, say, an anglo-sounding name. this can come off as exoticizing

however complimentary you may think you're being, these comments on names you have trouble pronouncing are more about *your* feelings than anything. just try your best; be open to being corrected; listen to what the person prefers