| The impending pronunciation culture wars 13:22 - Nov 2 with 7584 views | FDC |
Just finished watching Clive on Talking Rangers, where Charlie gallantly goes with THI-fuentes, whereas Clive doggedly insists on SI-fuentes.
Reminds me of a similar dynamic in my house where I, a woke snowflake, (correctly) insist on pronouncing Chile as Chi-LAY, and valet as va-LAY, but my wife, working class salt of the earth, mocks me with CHI-lee and VA-let.
One problem with the correct pronunciation of Cifuentes is that it's going to be a mouthful when getting animatedly angry about him, especially after a few ales. | | | |  |
| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 18:42 - Nov 2 with 1547 views | hubble |
Having listened to Marti pronouce his own name, I think I've nailed it phonetically: Phwiff-wentes!
Easy peasy. Don't know what all the fuss is about. | |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 19:52 - Nov 2 with 1471 views | dmm |
Reading through this thread, is everyone else repeatedly muttering his name in different ways wondering if you're getting it right!? [Post edited 2 Nov 2023 19:57]
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 20:59 - Nov 2 with 1386 views | Kensal_Ranger |
My W3W suggested solution might be unpopular at this joyous time but I think it’s closer to
THIEF WHO ENTERS
I know, my bad :( | | | |
| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 14:11 - Nov 3 with 1168 views | Konk |
Weirdly, it turns out that I know one of Marti’s cousins, so straight from the horse’s cousin’s mouth, it is CEE-fwen-tez. Through his cousin, I’ve made it known that once he’s had a chance to see the squad up close, if he’s looking for a middle-aged bloke with no engine, a poor first touch, and a complete lack of acceleration, then I’m currently without a club ie. available. Got a dads v lads match over the courts tomorrow morning, so I’m gonna put together a showreel and get it in front of Marti. Not saying it’s definitely going to happen, and I’m trying not to get too carried away, but there’s a massive chance I could be playing for Rangers by Christmas. Probably in midfield. Watch this space.
It obviously goes without saying that if I do get offered a deal, I’ll do what I can to get you lot a trial too. After that, it’s up to you to make the most of the opportunity. All I can do is give you the chance to shine. Good luck. | |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 14:21 - Nov 3 with 1157 views | johncharles |
The crown on one of my front teeth has finally given up the ghost so temporarily I have a gap so even if I try to say Si- Fuentes it comes out as Thee - Fuentes | |
| Strong and stable my arse. |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 14:46 - Nov 3 with 1099 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Have we considered that maybe Martí can't pronounce his own surname? | |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 14:51 - Nov 3 with 1079 views | QPunkR |
Goes by the name of Partí Martí | |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 14:51 - Nov 3 with 1078 views | Mick_S |
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| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| The impending pronunciation culture wars on 04:54 - Nov 4 with 935 views | FDC |
I was going to say, embarassing if he just has a lisp and everyone is inadvertently mocking him | | | |
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