View Poll Results: PORSH or Por-SCHA
PORSH
46
14.79%
Por-SCHA
265
85.21%
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PORSH or Por-SCHA (pronunciation Poll)
12-12-2008, 12:38 AM
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PORSH or Por-SCHA (pronunciation Poll)
Vote here how to pronouce this word........ Some people still need help.
ONE Syllable -vs- TWO Syllable poll...
exact tone and inflection of the second syllable is great to discuss, (please feel free to do so, I love what we are hearing) but does not alter your voting preference as this is a fundamentaly a simplistic question of the way to pronounce it
Thanks all !!
ONE Syllable -vs- TWO Syllable poll...
exact tone and inflection of the second syllable is great to discuss, (please feel free to do so, I love what we are hearing) but does not alter your voting preference as this is a fundamentaly a simplistic question of the way to pronounce it
Thanks all !!
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12-12-2008, 12:47 AM
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.............http://forvo.com/word/porsche/..........click the little trianges on the map......
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12-12-2008, 12:57 AM
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.............http://forvo.com/word/porsche/..........click the little trianges on the map......
Porsche
What is the correct pronunciation of Porsche? While the “proper” way to pronounce some German terms in English may be debatable, this isn't one of them. Porsche is a family name, and the family members pronounce their surname PORSH-uh, not PORSH! Same for the car. You don't say NYKE for Nike, so don't be lazy and leave off the e in Porsche! Porsche's U.S. TV commercials pronounce the name correctly and so should you.
Can you remember when the French automaker Renault still sold cars in North America? (If you're old enough, you may recall Renault's Le Car.) In the early days, Americans pronounced the French name ray-NALT. Just about the time that most of us had learned to say ray-NOH correctly, Renault pulled out of the U.S. market. Given enough time, Americans usually can learn to pronounce most foreign words correctly—if you don't include maitre d' or hors d'oeuvres. So I think there's still hope for Porsche, too.
12-12-2008, 01:03 AM
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What is the correct pronunciation of Porsche? While the “proper” way to pronounce some German terms in English may be debatable, this isn't one of them. Porsche is a family name, and the family members pronounce their surname PORSH-uh, not PORSH! Same for the car. You don't say NYKE for Nike, so don't be lazy and leave off the e in Porsche! Porsche's U.S. TV commercials pronounce the name correctly and so should you.
Can you remember when the French automaker Renault still sold cars in North America? (If you're old enough, you may recall Renault's Le Car.) In the early days, Americans pronounced the French name ray-NALT. Just about the time that most of us had learned to say ray-NOH correctly, Renault pulled out of the U.S. market. Given enough time, Americans usually can learn to pronounce most foreign words correctly—if you don't include maitre d' or hors d'oeuvres. So I think there's still hope for Porsche, too.
What is the correct pronunciation of Porsche? While the “proper” way to pronounce some German terms in English may be debatable, this isn't one of them. Porsche is a family name, and the family members pronounce their surname PORSH-uh, not PORSH! Same for the car. You don't say NYKE for Nike, so don't be lazy and leave off the e in Porsche! Porsche's U.S. TV commercials pronounce the name correctly and so should you.
Can you remember when the French automaker Renault still sold cars in North America? (If you're old enough, you may recall Renault's Le Car.) In the early days, Americans pronounced the French name ray-NALT. Just about the time that most of us had learned to say ray-NOH correctly, Renault pulled out of the U.S. market. Given enough time, Americans usually can learn to pronounce most foreign words correctly—if you don't include maitre d' or hors d'oeuvres. So I think there's still hope for Porsche, too.
no problem u can pronounce PORSCHE like u pronounce NIKE....i would definely go with PORSCH or even PORSCHA but definetly not PORSCHEEEEE.
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12-12-2008, 10:08 AM
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Otherwise, there is a correct way to pronounce the name. Hint, it aint like Nik shoes.
12-12-2008, 10:47 AM
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guess I paid for mine so I guess I will say it anyway I choose.... Infact I had a guy driveing a Honda correct me one day he said " it's pronounced Porsch uh" I got in my RS and smiled and said sure thing I remember that next time I'm at the club drinking a tea
12-12-2008, 10:54 AM
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I find it quite adorable!
But, we all know it's pronounced "Porscha". being a family name and that is how it's pronounced. end of story
Personally, Call it Porsche... Porscha... I dont care
....or the death of me!!
12-12-2008, 10:58 AM
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I remember seeing an interview of the head of PCNA on CNBC. Near the end, reporter Joe Kernan (a car guy and, I believe, a P-car owner) asked him why he was saying "Porsh" rather than "Porsh-A". He replied to the effect that since this interview is for their American audience, he chooses to use the American pronunciation.
12-12-2008, 10:59 AM
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I try to pronounce things they way they were intended to be pronounced. Country names, products names, etc. I think it shows respect and it will gain you respect when you are abroad. 