Pronunciation difficulties
#31
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Our's is Hemi, we planned ahead
#32
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
I'm thinking of going with Hank. That seems safe, but then you just never know. I thought Robert was reasonable.
#35
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
#36
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This isn't even the only problem, I'm fairly sure people around here think the other dog is called Chaaaahlie. Not that you can blame them, people expect to hear an R in there somewhere, but I have enough to worry about with Bobby/Hank.
#37
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
My dog is called Bobby. When people ask, and I say it, I get a blank look more often than not. When I say "Like short for Robert", some people remain blank, some people say "Oh, Baaawwwbby".
I now feel I have two choices, either ignore the question completely or tell them a name that is easier.
Suggestions welcome.
I now feel I have two choices, either ignore the question completely or tell them a name that is easier.
Suggestions welcome.
#38
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Dave seems fine until I hear it in my own voice. De-ave. Then the alarms bells start ringing. I'd have to say "Like short for David". That's no better than "Like short for Robert".
This isn't even the only problem, I'm fairly sure people around here think the other dog is called Chaaaahlie. Not that you can blame them, people expect to hear an R in there somewhere, but I have enough to worry about with Bobby/Hank.
This isn't even the only problem, I'm fairly sure people around here think the other dog is called Chaaaahlie. Not that you can blame them, people expect to hear an R in there somewhere, but I have enough to worry about with Bobby/Hank.
If they do ask about it, just tell them you call him after his favourite food.
#39
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I think I'll just pretend to be deaf.
#40
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For a whippet, surely Devo would be less controversial? Especially if the dog's in shape.
#41
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Don't forget - In Canada, Hemi can be misconstrued as a short form of a hemmorhoid, that vascular structure in the anal canal which helps with stool control.
On a brighter note, it's also known as a particular type of Chrysler Engine.
Let's go with the engine.
On a brighter note, it's also known as a particular type of Chrysler Engine.
Let's go with the engine.
Last edited by FriendlyManitoba; May 30th 2012 at 7:59 pm.
#43
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But Hemi is pronounced Hem-eye in many places. If you say it with a short terminal vowel they'll call the poor dog Emmy. You can't win.
#44
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
I wanted to call him Roger. Roger the dog
#45
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
I live in a village (they refer to as a town) called Cheltenham
here they say it Chel -ten -ham
as apposed to the more familar english chelt-num
here they say it Chel -ten -ham
as apposed to the more familar english chelt-num