Jaguar
Correct (i.e., British) pronunciation: Jag-yu-wahr American pronunciation: Jag-wahr (unacceptable, but tolerated by the company as long as the person is interested in buying the car)
Frequent mispronunciation: Jag-wyre
Porsche
Correct pronunciation: Por-shah
Frequent mispronunciation: Porsh
"Porsche" is the surname of the company's founder, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, which is one reason Porsche aficionados are almost rabidly intolerant of anyone who mispronounces the name.
Volvo
Correct pronunciation: Vuhl-voh
Correct pronunciation: Vuhl-voh
Frequent mispronunciations: Vol-voh, Vall-voh, Voh-vohWhy "vuhl" and not "vol"?
It's another one of those Latin words . "Volvo" in Latin means "I rotate."
(Nissan) Murano
Correct pronunciation: Mur-ah-noh
Correct pronunciation: Mur-ah-noh
Frequent mispronunciations: Mur-ay-noh, Myur-ah-noh
Named after the elegantly sculpted Italian glass.
Volkswagen) Phaeton
Correct (i.e., British) pronunciation: Fay-tun
Correct (i.e., British) pronunciation: Fay-tun
Frequent mispronunciation: Fay-uh-tun, Fee-tun, Pay-toon
The name comes from Greek mythology and symbolizes the desire to tread new paths. A VW that can top out near 100 large? That qualifies as a new path.
And the list goes on and on!
Enjoy - mdau NY
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