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Pronunciation
Per a conversation last night, I have a poll about pronouncing proper names depending on whether you're going by origin or by local preference or whatever. Some discussion under the cut.
[Poll #1118385]
Nevada. Of Spanish origin. Mr. Daroga believes it ought to be pronounced in the Spanish fashion, though the people (and government) of the state itself react very negatively to that pronunciation. The struggle: whether to hold true to the name's origin and look ignorant to the people who live there, or give in?
Bret. On the show, everyone but his countrymen call him "Bret," as it's spelled. Even when Jemaine is playing David Bowie. Mr. Daroga's position is that since it is his name and he says "Brit," one should attempt to pronounce it in the same fashion. I am not so sure; yes, it's his name, but isn't it like "faking" a New Zealand accent, and wouldn't that be grating, too?
What other names have this problem? Notre Dame, for instance. Any other favorites?
[Poll #1118385]
Nevada. Of Spanish origin. Mr. Daroga believes it ought to be pronounced in the Spanish fashion, though the people (and government) of the state itself react very negatively to that pronunciation. The struggle: whether to hold true to the name's origin and look ignorant to the people who live there, or give in?
Bret. On the show, everyone but his countrymen call him "Bret," as it's spelled. Even when Jemaine is playing David Bowie. Mr. Daroga's position is that since it is his name and he says "Brit," one should attempt to pronounce it in the same fashion. I am not so sure; yes, it's his name, but isn't it like "faking" a New Zealand accent, and wouldn't that be grating, too?
What other names have this problem? Notre Dame, for instance. Any other favorites?
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VAH is like "ahhhh" when you're at the dentist.
VAA is like the a in "cat."