So how do you pronounce your Toons name?

Yotion · 10-25-2006, 02:44 PM

I thought I would start one of these to clear up some confusion on pronounciations so forgive me if this has been done in the past.

Chancester is pronounced: Chance-ster

It is not pronounced Chan-chester like I have heard so many times on comms.

I have had some trouble with some of the guild toon names so feel free to enlighten the rest of us on how we should pronounce your names instead of us just calling you the Lazy Paladin, Uber Ninjaist of Rogues, or that smelly Hunter...and yes you know who these are referring to

Hitchins · 10-25-2006, 02:46 PM

You'll always be Chan-ces-ter to me!

Hitchins is pronounced sexy.

Manny · 10-25-2006, 02:57 PM

Man-eth-er-an.

Not Mane-thur-an

And, unless you're Chadweeko or Brano, Not Manny-theren, even.

Of course, Manny works just peachy for me

**Sajier** · 10-25-2006, 03:11 PM

Sajier = Say jer.

not Sa JEER.

Why? Because its based on my real name and I chose to say it that way

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**TG_Bear** · 10-25-2006, 03:58 PM

Mine's Bear-a-mar but "Bear" is more than adequate.

Gaviin · 10-25-2006, 03:59 PM

So Manny, it's pronounced "ma-NETH-er-in", right? The only other way I've heard it pronounced is "MAN-ih-THEER-in", but I don't think that's correct.

As for me... well... it's pretty simple... Gavin. Or you can take the even simpler route and go with Gav.

Of course some would claim that my name is actually pronounced "NIN-ja", but to them I have only this to say:

/stab

Amrod · 10-25-2006, 04:08 PM

Amrod.

as in... well, you know.

**Gambit7** · 10-25-2006, 04:38 PM

There's been much debate over this so perhaps those with knowledge of Chinese (cantonese) pronunciation can elaborate.

My WoW toon's name is Siulung. Appropriately, Siu Lung. It literally means "Little Dragon" in Cantonese. I pronounce it "syoo loong". I doubt it's actually pronounced "Swee lung", as people like to say... although it does roll off the toungue easier.

I derived the name from Bruce Lee's REAL name. Which was Lei Siu-Lung (as he was known in Hong Kong)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee

In RL I was born the year of the dragon, and my WoW toon is a gnome... so, "little dragon" made sense. Also, it's one of the reasons I like to pursue CC rep and BoN rep as they're closely associated with dragons.

Pistos · 10-25-2006, 05:03 PM

Pistos (Pee-stose). Don't think anyone really gets it wrong anymore, but just in case.

Though it doesn't really matter if you get it wrong as long as you keep the bad guys from hitting me.

**TG_Bear** · 10-25-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistos

Pistos (Pee-stose). Don't think anyone really gets it wrong anymore, but just in case.

Though it doesn't really matter if you get it wrong as long as you keep the bad guys from hitting me.

I prefer "piss-toes"! :P

Manny · 10-25-2006, 05:20 PM

Yeah, Gav. man-NETH-er-in.

The other one is all 'Mannytheren' and while close to my nickname, just ain't close to the way i like it pronounced.

Pistos · 10-25-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG_Bear

I prefer "piss-toes"! :P

And I prefer to not wipe 4 times in Baron Strat... to each our own.

Halten · 10-25-2006, 05:53 PM

not HAL-ten, but not HOL-ten...a mix between the two somewhat....everyone gets it right anyway

Ricca · 10-25-2006, 06:19 PM

Ree-Ka not Rick-ca ....It is easy to say !!!!

**beep** · 10-25-2006, 06:58 PM

I sure hope I don't have to explain my name's pronunciation...

10-25-2006, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yotion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 267	So how do you pronounce your Toons name? I thought I would start one of these to clear up some confusion on pronounciations so forgive me if this has been done in the past. Chancester is pronounced: Chance-ster It is not pronounced Chan-chester like I have heard so many times on comms. I have had some trouble with some of the guild toon names so feel free to enlighten the rest of us on how we should pronounce your names instead of us just calling you the Lazy Paladin, Uber Ninjaist of Rogues, or that smelly Hunter...and yes you know who these are referring to __________________ Lub it on!!!

10-25-2006, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hitchins Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Age: 31 Posts: 155	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? You'll always be Chan-ces-ter to me! Hitchins is pronounced sexy.

10-25-2006, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Manny Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Mb, Canada, North America,Earth, A little ways off from center of the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. Age: 24 Posts: 1,209	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Man-eth-er-an. Not Mane-thur-an And, unless you're Chadweeko or Brano, Not Manny-theren, even. Of course, Manny works just peachy for me __________________ _________________ I'm planning on respeccing to Irritation pretty soon. Granted, I'll lose the burst DPS from Pissing People Off Outright, but I'll get DoT's and higher damage through AoE's.

10-25-2006, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sajier Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Louis, MO Age: 31 Posts: 1,480	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Sajier = Say jer. not Sa JEER. Why? Because its based on my real name and I chose to say it that way . __________________ Sajier/Sajaman/\|TG-Irr\|Sajier - WoW Shadow Priest and Resto Shaman, BF2/BF2142 Assault/Medic TG WoW Home Page \| TG Required Reading \| The Irregulars \| Irregulars Forum

10-25-2006, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
TG_Bear Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Age: 42 Posts: 504	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Mine's Bear-a-mar but "Bear" is more than adequate. __________________ “Waiting to be awakened by some unexpected thunderous roar, never dying...the sleeping giant lives and will sleep no more”. - John Seabrook

10-25-2006, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gaviin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 28 Posts: 857	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? So Manny, it's pronounced "ma-NETH-er-in", right? The only other way I've heard it pronounced is "MAN-ih-THEER-in", but I don't think that's correct. As for me... well... it's pretty simple... Gavin. Or you can take the even simpler route and go with Gav. Of course some would claim that my name is actually pronounced "NIN-ja", but to them I have only this to say: /stab __________________ Ninja

10-25-2006, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Amrod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Age: 28 Posts: 183	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Amrod. as in... well, you know. __________________ "What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow out of this stony rubbish? Son of man, you cannot say, or guess, for you know only a heap of broken images, where the sun beats, and the dead tree gives no shelter, the cricket no relief, and the dry stone no sound of water." --T.S. Eliot

10-25-2006, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gambit7 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,198	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? There's been much debate over this so perhaps those with knowledge of Chinese (cantonese) pronunciation can elaborate. My WoW toon's name is Siulung. Appropriately, Siu Lung. It literally means "Little Dragon" in Cantonese. I pronounce it "syoo loong". I doubt it's actually pronounced "Swee lung", as people like to say... although it does roll off the toungue easier. I derived the name from Bruce Lee's REAL name. Which was Lei Siu-Lung (as he was known in Hong Kong) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee In RL I was born the year of the dragon, and my WoW toon is a gnome... so, "little dragon" made sense. Also, it's one of the reasons I like to pursue CC rep and BoN rep as they're closely associated with dragons. __________________

10-25-2006, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pistos Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 36 Posts: 1,040	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Pistos (Pee-stose). Don't think anyone really gets it wrong anymore, but just in case. Though it doesn't really matter if you get it wrong as long as you keep the bad guys from hitting me. __________________ Gigan - Shaman (Resto) Pistos - Semi-retired Shadowpriest ...and other distractions of various levels.

10-25-2006, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Manny Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Mb, Canada, North America,Earth, A little ways off from center of the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. Age: 24 Posts: 1,209	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Yeah, Gav. man-NETH-er-in. The other one is all 'Mannytheren' and while close to my nickname, just ain't close to the way i like it pronounced. __________________ _________________ I'm planning on respeccing to Irritation pretty soon. Granted, I'll lose the burst DPS from Pissing People Off Outright, but I'll get DoT's and higher damage through AoE's.

10-25-2006, 05:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Halten Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 466	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? not HAL-ten, but not HOL-ten...a mix between the two somewhat....everyone gets it right anyway __________________ Brought to you by General Mills... Ragnar-Os! The only cereal with the Molten Core! BY FIBER BE PURGED!! TASTE THE FLAVORS OF SULFURON! TWO SCOOPS, EXECUTUS! TWO SCOOPS

10-25-2006, 06:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ricca Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 956	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? Ree-Ka not Rick-ca ....It is easy to say !!!! __________________ Candrice 63 Warrior Ricca 70 Rogue Machelle 70 Mage Enya 74 Druid

10-25-2006, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
beep Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,422	Re: So how do you pronounce your Toons name? I sure hope I don't have to explain my name's pronunciation... __________________ Beep Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. - (Isaac Asimov)

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