Sorry, can't do it, can't call it "Porscha"

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by lindemans

... don't let the r roll with the tip of your tongue in your language...

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[lindemans]

Does it really sounds very different from wwwwwwwrole it up ...

Great picture !

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by lindemans

... Great picture !

First it was the US now the rest of the world

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[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by Canuck_Targa

Go ahead call me a heathen, an uncouth, unrefined lowbrow, but I just can't call my car a "Porscha". I have been dreaming of owning a 911 since I was about 6, that was in the mid 70's. Everyone I know or have ever known have called them "Porsche" (one syllable). I realize that in German it is pronounced Porscha, but now that I own one.... if I changed the way I pronounce the name, I might as well get a t-shirt that says:

"I'm a pretentious knob and now pronounce the name correctly now".

Don't get me wrong, however you pronounce it is fine either way, I can't change just because I own one now even if it is correct.

I still call my shoes "Nike" also, even though a marketing plan some years ago insisted we call them "Nikee" (it sounds more European).

If you've got a Porsh Targ, flaunt it.

[Gogar]

When I'm in a group of enthusiasts I say "Porch" on purpose, and then I make a note of the folks who get upset about it.

Then I buy them a really expensive beer, and have it brought to the table ice cold, in the bottle.

Then I eat my salad with the dinner fork, and demand separate checks.

[80-911SC]

Originally Posted by DaveE

I don't consider it pretentious to pronounce the name correctly, but whatever, dude..............

not calling it pretentious, but if you think about it two syllables is correct in German, but the OP is a kanuck and they talk like most of us ..... so one syllable is fine and sounds right if you sound it out ........... in my opinion as with some others the two syllable sounds snooty if your a yank .......... if it had an A at the end y'all would be right ...............

[dentist90]

Originally Posted by aston@ultrasw.c

Porsher is faster ;-)

So, that's a Porsche, HUH? Taking liberties here...

[haycait911]

Originally Posted by Gogar

When I'm in a group of enthusiasts I say "Porch" on purpose, and then I make a note of the folks who get upset about it.

Then I buy them a really expensive beer, and have it brought to the table ice cold, in the bottle.

Then I eat my salad with the dinner fork, and demand separate checks.

I make a point of pronouncing it 'porch'. amazing how many people correct me, even when I'm leaning against mine.

but then, my first 'porch' was a 914, so I probably don't have the right attitude.

[jwetering]

So here's a question for you canucklehead.

How do you pronounce Fuch? You know those round alloy whoosyamawhatsit things what your tires are all done wrapped around?

Futch I suppose. Has a nice non pretentious ring to it. Can't imagine you'd call them by there proper name. It's a serious question actually. Not trying to be funny.

And really, don't get me wrong, I gave up caring about how people pronounce Porsche many years ago. Like I say, I'll call my car a Porsh once in a while too. It rolls off the tongue all nice and lazy like, and I'm nothing if not lazy.



It does all sort of suggest that you consider those who pronounce certain words correctly as pretentious, and that's what I think is offending people here.

I'm going to go out on a limb here....you've not not really ever been very far out of Alberta ever have you? hhmmm?

[haycait911]

Originally Posted by jwetering

So here's a question for you canucklehead.

How do you pronounce Fuch? You know those round alloy whoosyamawhatsit things what your tires are all done wrapped around?

Futch I suppose. Has a nice non pretentious ring to it. Can't imagine you'd call them by there proper name. It's a serious question actually. Not trying to be funny.

And really, don't get me wrong, I gave up caring about how people pronounce Porsche many years ago. Like I say, I'll call my car a Porsh once in a while too. It rolls off the tongue all nice and lazy like, and I'm nothing if not lazy.



It does all sort of suggest that you consider those who pronounce certain words correctly as pretentious, and that's what I think is offending people here.

I'm going to go out on a limb here....you've not not really ever been very far out of Alberta ever have you? hhmmm?

to whom are you directing your comments?

[skinnerd]

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my opologies to all

[haycait911]

I'm a little of number 2, 6 and 7. one syllable is easier. and a bit of I'm embarrassed of sounding 'snootish' . I consider my 'porch' pronounciation more of a nickname, like 'chevy'. chevrolet is someone's name but it's OK to say 'chevy'.

I've owned these cars most of my life, and while I love them, they're just cars. I have them because I like to drive hard and these things seem best able to take it. plus, they're pretty.

but, again, 20 years of 914 ownership has probably skewed my viewpoint.

[Geronimo '74]

Originally Posted by skinnerd

ps Initially, I too didn't pronounce Porsche correctly. I was happy to be educated.

So you don't say "Porscha" either but "Porschuh" then?
And of course you use the rolling "r" which is AFAIK not used in the English language at all...

All this fuss about a syllable at the end while most of the native English speakers here on this board don't pronounce the letter "r" correctly either... (correctly meaning in the same way as it is pronounced in the Porsche surname when said by a German.... )

PoRRRRRschuh....


F it, I use the one syllable version with the rolling R, and if anyone tries to correct me, I will keep on saying it as I am used to, just a little more clearly and loudly... hoping to annoy the sh|t out of them

[Langers]

Given that it's someone's name, I think it is highly disrespectful to not make the effort to pronounce it properly.

[Geronimo '74]

From Wiki.answers.com

Porsch-uh. It is a family name, and is pronounced this way in Germany. Standard rules of English prevent "e" from being spoken at the end of a word, however, so Porsch, without the "-uh" is a correct English pronunciation. Many auto brand names are pronounced differently in English. It is really a matter of preference, but Porsch-uh is more authentic.


About.com

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.

If you insist on using the two syllable version "because respect demands it", don't forget about the correct pronunciation of the R too!....

Take your pick guys...
This thread is about ready to be classified with all the other threads on the exact same subject....

[Lothar]

I'm better off than I thought I was. I have a front porsch, back porsch and a 1978 Porsch. While you are at it, drop that pretentious "c". Just call it a Porsh. Then I would get a bumper sticker that says "I <3 my Porsh".

Now we can start having some real fun by phonetically pronouncing Renault and Perrier.

Anyone for a glass of Chardohnee or Peenoh Noyer?

Porsche is German. Who am I to decide how it should be pronounced. It would be very arrogant to assume that I can assign a pronunciation different from those that put their family name on such a successful company.

[GH85Carrera]

It is much like saying Pue-get for Peugeot .

[desertt5]

My wife and kids just call mine the Porscheee. Name has stuck in the house now.

[Z-man]

Originally Posted by DaveE

I don't consider it pretentious to pronounce the name correctly, but whatever, dude..............

+1.

And isn't it a bit pretentious to continue to mis-pronounce a name once you know the correct pronunciation?

What's the point? Why stop with just Porsche? Why stop with just incorrect pronunciation? What about numbers? Like speed limits? I can see it now, "But officer, I just mis-read "Speed Limit - 55" to be "Lowest Speed allowed - 75." That's how I learned it from the beginning, and yeah, people have pointed out that the sign really says "Speed Limit 55" but I will continue to read it as "Lowest Speed Allowed - 75." That's why I was driving 95 in my Porsch.

It will be anarchy, I tell ya...

-Zoltan.

PS: With a name that often is misspelled (don't even start with the mis-pronunciations!) I guess I'm sensitive towards stuff like this.

[Jim Richards]

Yeah, what Zee said.