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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Our's is Hemi, we planned ahead ;)
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by FriendlyManitoba
(Post 10091287)
Tell them when you swat him on the butt, he makes a bolt for the door.
Originally Posted by el_richo
(Post 10091313)
Similar here. Mine is called Wally but most people hear "Wooly". Now i tell people his name is Steve.
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10091347)
Our's is Hemi, we planned ahead ;)
It's all very confusing |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10091347)
Our's is Hemi, we planned ahead ;)
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Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by ireland2canada
(Post 10091356)
I'm not sure I can pull off that sentence with a straight face.
I'm thinking of going with Hank. That seems safe, but then you just never know. I thought Robert was reasonable. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by beautiful050278
(Post 10091360)
How about Dave? They can pronounce their DDDDDDDDDDD's for sure :rofl:
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. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by ireland2canada
(Post 10091271)
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. :) |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by ireland2canada
(Post 10091364)
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. If they do ask about it, just tell them you call him after his favourite food. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by el_richo
(Post 10091381)
Tell them it's called "Shit". That's quite obvious when said, and should avoid follow up questions due to either shock or if there are kids around.
If they do ask about it, just tell them you call him after his favourite food. I think I'll just pretend to be deaf. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by el_richo
(Post 10091381)
Tell them it's called "Shit". That's quite obvious when said, and should avoid follow up questions due to either shock or if there are kids around.
If they do ask about it, just tell them you call him after his favourite food. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa
(Post 10091347)
Our's is Hemi, we planned ahead ;)
On a brighter note, it's also known as a particular type of Chrysler Engine. Let's go with the engine. :thumbsup: |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 10091395)
For a whippet, surely Devo would be less controversial? Especially if the dog's in shape.
I did meet a greyhound called Bones once, I thought that was quite good. |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
Originally Posted by FriendlyManitoba
(Post 10091396)
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. :thumbsup: |
Re: Pronunciation difficulties
I wanted to call him Roger. Roger the dog ;)
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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 |
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