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03-17-05, 08:20 AM
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More "How do you pronounce"
Many words I thought I knew I sometimes find I'm wrong. Possibly too much heads-down study and not enough social interaction (and forum interaction doesn't reinforce correct pronunciation). Thought I'd double check on a few.. So, how does one correctly pronounce:
Mavic (MA-vic, MAY-vic, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
other common ones I'm missing?
Mavic (MA-vic, MAY-vic, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
other common ones I'm missing?
03-17-05, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vtjim
Panniers? 
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ight=pronounce
03-17-05, 08:47 AM
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Excellent idea for a thread! I find I have the same problem... a lot of terms I only come across in print & therefore have to guess at correct pronunciation.
I have more questions than answers.
I'm pretty sure Giro is JI-row (rymes with pyro, soft "g" sound... maybe a play on "gyroscope"?) at least that's how I've been reading it
What about:
Marin bikes (mah-RIN or MARE-in ?)
ALEX rims (a-LEX or AL-ex ?)
I have more questions than answers.
I'm pretty sure Giro is JI-row (rymes with pyro, soft "g" sound... maybe a play on "gyroscope"?) at least that's how I've been reading it
What about:
Marin bikes (mah-RIN or MARE-in ?)
ALEX rims (a-LEX or AL-ex ?)
03-17-05, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dbg
Mavic (MA-vic, MAY-vic, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
MAV-ic - similar to Mavrick, but with out the R.
SEE-lee - like the mattress
Toe-PEAK - like Topeka, KS
JEER-o - like Hero but with a G insted of H
SEE-dee
I was told the K in mavic ksyrium was silent. True or false?
Bontrager - it's Bon-TRY-ger not BONT-Roger as I've heard it before.
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03-17-05, 09:42 AM
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Motobecane = moe-tow-buh-KHAN?
Merckx = Merks?
Raleigh = RAW-lay or Rally?
Merckx = Merks?
Raleigh = RAW-lay or Rally?
03-17-05, 11:14 AM
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I say:
Mavic (MA-vic) ... short A sound (edit: this is an acronym - so I guess no pronunciation rules)
Selle (SEL) ... it is (edit: French)... the first e sounds like the e in bed, e at the end is silent.
Sapim (SA-pim) ... another short A sound
Topeak (TAH-peek) ... union of the words Top and Peak?
Zefal (ZEH-fall) ... short E sound
SRAM (SRAM) ... it's an acronym that can be said like a word, eg: NASA?
Giro (J-eero) ... like the G in Giovanni
Sidi (SEE-dee) ... more Italian words... both i's sound the same
Raleigh (RAH-leh) ... but here in NC certain folks say RAW-a-lee, stretching it out to 3 syllables
Mavic (MA-vic) ... short A sound (edit: this is an acronym - so I guess no pronunciation rules)
Selle (SEL) ... it is (edit: French)... the first e sounds like the e in bed, e at the end is silent.
Sapim (SA-pim) ... another short A sound
Topeak (TAH-peek) ... union of the words Top and Peak?
Zefal (ZEH-fall) ... short E sound
SRAM (SRAM) ... it's an acronym that can be said like a word, eg: NASA?
Giro (J-eero) ... like the G in Giovanni
Sidi (SEE-dee) ... more Italian words... both i's sound the same
Raleigh (RAH-leh) ... but here in NC certain folks say RAW-a-lee, stretching it out to 3 syllables
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cycling is an international sport, most popular in europe
if you're an american like me, you're bound to mispronounce stuff, I'm sure europeans mispronouce stuff from different countries as well
don't sweat it, even if you cover every word on this list you'll still come up with more
Just do like I do, when I call the LBS "Yeah, do you guys carry, hmm I guess it's 'Orbea' bikes"
lbs: "Yeah, we carry orr-bay-eh, what are you looking for"
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bottom line: if you're worried about sounding "uncool" -get over it, everyone mispronounces things, and as long as you preface it ("I guess you'd say" "Hows this said") it's fine. If you try and act too cool for school, you'll probably make an ass of yourself anyways
and yes, k in kysriums is silent, but I still say "kuh-sear-ee-um" in my head when I see the word.
good luck
if you're an american like me, you're bound to mispronounce stuff, I'm sure europeans mispronouce stuff from different countries as well
don't sweat it, even if you cover every word on this list you'll still come up with more
Just do like I do, when I call the LBS "Yeah, do you guys carry, hmm I guess it's 'Orbea' bikes"
lbs: "Yeah, we carry orr-bay-eh, what are you looking for"
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bottom line: if you're worried about sounding "uncool" -get over it, everyone mispronounces things, and as long as you preface it ("I guess you'd say" "Hows this said") it's fine. If you try and act too cool for school, you'll probably make an ass of yourself anyways
and yes, k in kysriums is silent, but I still say "kuh-sear-ee-um" in my head when I see the word.
good luck
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03-17-05, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ZackJones
...it's Bon-TRY-ger not BONT-Roger ...
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03-17-05, 02:08 PM
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from 'questions' @ bontrager.com
Q. How do you pronounce Bontrager?
A. We get that a lot!
Bon -- Bon-fire
-tra -- Tra-gic
-ger -- Grrr
Q. How do you pronounce Bontrager?
A. We get that a lot!
Bon -- Bon-fire
-tra -- Tra-gic
-ger -- Grrr
03-17-05, 02:08 PM
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What about peloton... (is is pey lo ton or pel o ton)
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03-17-05, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ßåЧëëĞ
I say:
Mavic (MA-vic) ... short A sound
Selle (SEL-eh) ... it is Italian... both e's sound the same, like the e in bed
Sapim (SA-pim) ... another short A sound
Topeak (TAH-peek) ... union of the words Top and Peak?
Zefal (ZEH-fall) ... short E sound
SRAM (SRAM) ... it's an acronym that can be said like a word, eg: NASA?
Giro (J-eero) ... like the G in Giovanni
Sidi (SEE-dee) ... more Italian words... both i's sound the same
Raleigh (RAH-leh) ... but here in NC certain folks say RAW-a-lee, stretching it out to 3 syllables
Mavic (MA-vic) ... short A sound
Selle (SEL-eh) ... it is Italian... both e's sound the same, like the e in bed
Sapim (SA-pim) ... another short A sound
Topeak (TAH-peek) ... union of the words Top and Peak?
Zefal (ZEH-fall) ... short E sound
SRAM (SRAM) ... it's an acronym that can be said like a word, eg: NASA?
Giro (J-eero) ... like the G in Giovanni
Sidi (SEE-dee) ... more Italian words... both i's sound the same
Raleigh (RAH-leh) ... but here in NC certain folks say RAW-a-lee, stretching it out to 3 syllables
03-17-05, 03:14 PM
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Hmm, and I kinda assumed it was a Slavic name, like from former Yugoslavia.
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Typical things you North Americans struggle with:
Pronunciation
Road Rage
Dogs
Lycra
Team Jerseys
God, am I glad I upgraded to Europe.
Ciao
Grüsse
Tschüssi
Bis bald
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Pronunciation
Road Rage
Dogs
Lycra
Team Jerseys
God, am I glad I upgraded to Europe.
Ciao
Grüsse
Tschüssi
Bis bald
Kindest regards
03-17-05, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by my58vw
What about peloton... (is is pey lo ton or pel o ton)
Marin bikes (mah-RIN or MARE-in ?)
Merckx = Merks?
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Motobecane? Moe - tow - be - cane? And I'm really unsure of what syllable has the emphasis.
03-17-05, 04:49 PM
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I'm convinced people who pronounce Dura-Ace "doo-rah-chee" subconsciously desire Campagnolo parts! What's LBS stand for? 
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Originally Posted by Swiss Hoser
Typical things you North Americans struggle with:
Pronunciation
Road Rage
Dogs
Lycra
Team Jerseys
God, am I glad I upgraded to Europe.
Ciao
Grüsse
Tschüssi
Bis bald
Kindest regards
Pronunciation
Road Rage
Dogs
Lycra
Team Jerseys
God, am I glad I upgraded to Europe.
Ciao
Grüsse
Tschüssi
Bis bald
Kindest regards
03-17-05, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff-o
derailleur?
03-17-05, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by F=MA
Motobecane? Moe - tow - be - cane? And I'm really unsure of what syllable has the emphasis.
03-17-05, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dbg
Many words I thought I knew I sometimes find I'm wrong. Possibly too much heads-down study and not enough social interaction (and forum interaction doesn't reinforce correct pronunciation). Thought I'd double check on a few.. So, how does one correctly pronounce:
Mavic (MA-vic, MAY-vic, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
other common ones I'm missing?
Mavic (MA-vic, MAY-vic, ..)
Selle (SEE-lee, SEL-ee, SEL, SEEL, ..)
Sapim (SAY-pim, SA-pim, ..)
Topeak (TOW-peak, TWO-peak, TA-peak, ..)
Zefal (ZEE-fal, ..)
SRAM (ES-ram, SRAM, ..)
Giro
Sidi (SID-ee, SEE-dee, ..)
other common ones I'm missing?
May-Vic
Sell-uh
Sa-pim
Tow-peak
Zeefal
Sram
Gee-row
See-dee
... I want someone to tell me how to pronounce colnago!!!!
03-17-05, 06:17 PM
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zay-fahl...IT'S FRENCH!
Wesolowski - weh-zo-LAO-skee (my last name - everyone asks, and I thought I'd just throw that out there...)
Wesolowski - weh-zo-LAO-skee (my last name - everyone asks, and I thought I'd just throw that out there...)
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