Mis -pronounced names
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A thread based on a suggestion by Evangelion in the 'Classics from the Mrs'; names you aren't certain about the pronunciation of or ones that grate when others get them wrong. I'll put forward Knipex, purveyors of fine German tools. I had it in my head it was nipe-ex though I've heard it referred to as nippex and K-nippex on You tube vids Knipex. What's your pronunciation bete-noir?
I love deliberately doing this, dropping them into normal conversation and trying keep a straight face is great fun.
Peugeot, nope, it is Perg-eeot
Mondeo, does it end in ae, does it f***, it ends in an eee-o
Fajitas, b****ks, it is a J not an H
And yes, Dacia it is day-see-a
Grand Prix.... use your imagination
Qahqi (or whatever without a u after the q)= Cumquot / cashcow
Irish names confuse me all on their own without any deliberation, Sian, Siobahn, Sean, I can get these wrong without wanting too.
Oh what great fun this thread should be, for me anyway hoping to learn a few new ones !
Petty japes !
Peugeot, nope, it is Perg-eeot
Mondeo, does it end in ae, does it f***, it ends in an eee-o
Fajitas, b****ks, it is a J not an H
And yes, Dacia it is day-see-a
Grand Prix.... use your imagination
Qahqi (or whatever without a u after the q)= Cumquot / cashcow
Irish names confuse me all on their own without any deliberation, Sian, Siobahn, Sean, I can get these wrong without wanting too.
Oh what great fun this thread should be, for me anyway hoping to learn a few new ones !
Petty japes !
miniman said:
Awful woman in the pub a few weeks ago:
"A glass of savvy jon blank"
Proletariat shouldn't be allowed out in public.
I once heard someone ask for a bottle of mer lott."A glass of savvy jon blank"
Proletariat shouldn't be allowed out in public.
'Lee mans' pisses me off and going to the funeral in a 'Hirst' is as common and regular as this thread subject.
I once had a disagreement with a chum about the pronunciation of the popular lollipop "Chupa-Chup".
I was in favour of "Chupper Chupp". My chum favoured "Chooper Choop".
I asked a chap at work who had a Spanish father (for that is where they originate) and the answer is "shooper shoop" which roughly translates as "licky lick".
I was in favour of "Chupper Chupp". My chum favoured "Chooper Choop".
I asked a chap at work who had a Spanish father (for that is where they originate) and the answer is "shooper shoop" which roughly translates as "licky lick".
Yes, on a dating site I say a poor woman that looked like Charles Laughton in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and I read her name as Funtymeegul. I remember thinking she actually looks like a Funtymeegal.
Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
Why do people struggle with 'Subaru'?
Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
Spanglepants said:
Yes, on a dating site I say a poor woman that looked like Charles Laughton in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and I read her name as Funtymeegul. I remember thinking she actually looks like a Funtymeegal.
Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
I see what your getting at, a Funtymeegal should be something, maybe like a Gruffalo but not as good looking.Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
Er, yes, along those lines 
wolfracesonic said:
Spanglepants said:
Yes, on a dating site I say a poor woman that looked like Charles Laughton in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and I read her name as Funtymeegul. I remember thinking she actually looks like a Funtymeegal.
Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
I see what your getting at, a Funtymeegal should be something, maybe like a Gruffalo but not as good looking.Months later she pops up on there again and for some reason looking at her name it suddenly became clear. Her username was Funtimegal - Fun time Gal but all as one word.
( I know that sounds horrible- sorry World)
Loyly said:
Why do people struggle with 'Subaru'?
Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
I got into a big row at school with a mate when I was around 12. We were talking cars and I said Subaru, the way most people say it. He pronounced it Sooob-ah-roo.Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
wildcat45 said:
Loyly said:
Why do people struggle with 'Subaru'?
Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
I got into a big row at school with a mate when I was around 12. We were talking cars and I said Subaru, the way most people say it. He pronounced it Sooob-ah-roo.Given their near collapse in the UK market, you don't hear it as much these days but I always wondered about those who couldn't pronounce the name properly. 'Soobah-Roo' was bad enough, with those who clipped the second syllable and over emphasise the enunciation of the third. It sounds like they're saying two separate words. 'Sooby-roo' was another mistake.
I once instructed a solicitor who called the Impreza an 'Imprezia', as in the classical female name. Not as bad as 'im-prezz-ah' or the thousands of PH that refer to it as an 'Imprezza'.
The Japanese do suffer, I'm now thinking of Mitsubishi being mangled by halfwits and coming out as 'Mitsy-booshy'.
I've always gone "soo-baa-roo"
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