The commonest suffix in compound London place names is ‘ham’ (the origin of the word ‘home’), which used to mean a collection of dwellings – often a farm – as in Ickenham, Lewisham and Rainham. What does the word HAM mean in place names? homestead, villageThe Old English ham which […]
A hundred was the division of a shire for administrative, military and judicial purposes under the common law. Originally, when introduced by the Saxons between 613 and 1017, a hundred had enough land to sustain approximately one hundred households headed by a hundred-man or hundred eolder. What is a hundred […]
Another Norfolk place name that looks relatively simple to pronounce on the face of it, but people often get it wrong. Those seeing it on a road sign for the first time are more than likely to pronounce it ‘stiff-key’ as it’s spelled, but in reality, it’s actually pronounced ‘stew-key‘. […]
In the proper pronunciation, “Porsche” is actually a two-syllable word. So it is really pronounced like “Por-shuh.” The team at Hendrick Porsche is happy to help you with all of your Porsche questions, including how to say it! Do you pronounce it Porsche or porsha? In fact, many people pronounce […]
Gloucester (Camden & Gloucester counties) The correct pronunciation is GLAW-ster, rhyming with law and mall. How do you pronounce Paramus? Break ‘paramus’ down into sounds: [PUH] + [RAM] + [UHS] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. How do you pronounce Kearny […]
Bimmer. Bimmer, beemer, beamer – how BMW got its nicknames. “Bimmer,” “beamer” and “beemer” are all common nicknames for BMW vehicles. Why is it bimmer and not Beamer? Initially, North Americans were calling BMW cars Beamers but, after a while, the Bimmer moniker gained more traction and became more widespread. […]
Bugatti Bugatti is pronounced as boo-gah-tee, the same as how the last name of its Italian founder Ettore Bugatti is pronounced. How much does a Bugatti cost? How much does a new Bugatti cost? A new Bugatti costs from $1.7 million for the cheapest model, a Bugatti Veyron, to upwards […]
The name Fiat is an acronym for “Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino”, which means Italian Automobiles Factory Turin). The correct pronunciation of Fiat in Italian is Fee-aht. The “i” is pronounced as “ee” because in Italian the letter “i” is pronounced exactly as “e” in English. What does the word Fiat […]
While the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is one of the highest performing large luxury sedans on the road today, the overall winner when it comes to luxury performance is BMW. Any consumer looking for style and performance in the same convenient package should choose a vehicle produced by BMW. Is BMW more […]
Louisiana. The French explorer La Salle claimed the area around the southern Mississippi in the name of King Louis XIV of France in 1682, and he named it Louisiana in the king’s honor. Today, this state is often pronounced lew-ee-zee-AN-a. What does the word Louisiana mean? Etymology. Louisiana was named […]
Zara has more than 2,000 stores in 88 countries and is the perfect place for that perfect dose of fashion. In fact it is actually pronounced as ‘Tsada’ or phonetically ‘dzah-dah’. Here is a look at other fashion brand names you pronounce wrong, and how to pronounce them correctly. Can […]
Since Audi is so close to the word ‘audio,’ we often hear our name pronounced, ‘Aw-dee,’ but to set the record straight, the official pronunciation is ‘Ow-dee‘ similar to ‘howdy’ or ‘outie’ like the belly button!” So, there you go. How do German people say Audi? The proper pronunciation of […]
What does Hilfiger mean? From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Hil‧fi‧ger, Tommy /ˈhɪlfɪɡə $ -gər/ (1951–) a US fashion designer, known especially for designing casual (=informal) clothes. His company also makes perfumes for men and women. Is Hilfiger a German name? Personal life. Hilfiger was born on March 24, 1951, […]
How do you pronounce Middlesex NJ? Dunellen (Middlesex County) Some call it DUH-nel-en, with an emphasis on the first syllable. But that’s the wrong way to say it. Most locals pronounce it Duh-NEL-in, but the correct pronunciation is very similar: Duh-NEL-en. How do you pronounce Greenwich? Greenwich – Greenwich ( […]
What is the capital of Iowa and how do you pronounce it? The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. In American English it’s pronounced with no s’s. De– De– Des Moines. How do you pronounce Iowa Louisiana? Today, oil continues to be a vital part of the town’s economy, as […]