NationStates Jolt Archive


How do you pronounce your nation name?

Optima Justitia
15-09-2005, 01:13
Post how you would like others to mentally or verbally pronounce the name of your nation. My nation name, Optima Justitia, has two acceptable pronunciations:

1. Latinate: AWP tih mah yus TIT ih ah ("yus" rhyming with puss and "ih" as in bit).
2. Anglicized: AHP tuh muh juhs TIH shee uh ("ah" as in mom and "uh" as in about or terminal).

I could use a more exact phonemic/phonetic transcription, but it would probably be harder for nonlinguists/nonphilologists to understand, so I won't.
Sdaeriji
15-09-2005, 01:17
It's one of life's great mysteries.
Argesia
15-09-2005, 01:20
Ahr-djeh-s(i)a.
I would like to use this space to clarify something: the country may have a female name, but I am male! I know, it was a poor choice - and it got worse when I chose the same name for use in forums... :headbang:
Bolol
15-09-2005, 01:26
Real simple: Bole-ole
Neo Kervoskia
15-09-2005, 01:28
It's one of life's great mysteries.
Wasn't there a poll? I believe it said your name was pronounced "Throat-warbler mangrove".

My nation's name is pronounced: Bob.
Thekalu
15-09-2005, 01:33
theh-kaloo
Kejott
15-09-2005, 01:44
Keh-Jot. The Keh rhymes with the E in "everybody" and the Jot rhymes with "dot".
Ravea
15-09-2005, 01:44
I pronounce mine:
Ruh-vay-uh.

But I've heard it pronounced:
Rav-EE-uh.

And once I heard it called:
RAVE-uh

Which do you think is correct?
Nadkor
15-09-2005, 01:45
NAD-kor.
Letila
15-09-2005, 01:48
As in Spanish or Italian, roughly leh-TEA-lah
Sel Appa
15-09-2005, 01:52
Sell Ah-Pah
ah-pal, mom, car
Maddox Lovers
15-09-2005, 02:11
Mad-ducks luh-verz
Xenose
15-09-2005, 02:16
Zee-Nos with the N like the kn in know and the os like the sound in loss
Kryozerkia
15-09-2005, 02:24
Kryozerkia: CRY-YO-ZER-KEY-A
The Nazz
15-09-2005, 02:25
I pronounce it Ah-le-han-dro.

I'm surprised no one else has done this joke yet. :D
Danok
15-09-2005, 02:31
DAN-ohck
Cotton candii
15-09-2005, 02:31
let me say, the thread starter must be quite the fresh faced young one, looking at this game as a promising, bright social future that holds the keys to all of the unknown truths.let me tell you, kid, you are sadly mistaken. but, hell, nice try. i give you ten points for being an optimist.

It's one of life's great mysteries.
you, matthew, are one of life's great mysteries.
Jibea
15-09-2005, 02:32
It's one of life's great mysteries.

I pronounce yours as Sard ig e ya

Mine is quiete complex...or is it?

Jib E ah
Green Sun
15-09-2005, 02:51
yohr nay-shun naym
:p
Cotton candii
15-09-2005, 02:52
DAN-ohck
really? are you sure??? because i think you have that wrong.
Valencaria
15-09-2005, 02:53
Valencaria

"Val"- as in Valentine
"en"- as in Ensign
"car"- pronounced like the word "czar"
"ia"- as in Julia
Megaloria
15-09-2005, 03:03
...


YOO-nih-KRON.
Phriykui Linoy Li Esis
15-09-2005, 03:26
"It's one of life's great mysteries"

Sdaeriji: Ss-Dai rih-jee

:rolleyes:

Phriykui'linoy'li'esis: Phrih-eek-oi lih-noi lee eh-siss

:)
Phriykui Linoy Li Esis
15-09-2005, 03:31
Mine is the complexiest o_o
Thuriliacayo
15-09-2005, 03:36
Thuh-REEL-ee-uh-kay-oh

:)

Hi Wills and Grave..!

(( Not Will and Grace..!! ))
New Morporkia
15-09-2005, 03:37
Mor- as in more.
pork- as in the meat from pigs
ia - like from Romania.

Kinda obvious.
Neaness
15-09-2005, 06:06
Mor- as in more.
pork- as in the meat from pigs
ia - like from Romania.

Kinda obvious.


I'm from Ankh-Morpork! (I'm sure you'fe heard that one often)


NAY uh ness
Galloism
15-09-2005, 06:32
Gal-o'ism
Sdaeriji
15-09-2005, 06:33
"It's one of life's great mysteries"

Sdaeriji: Ss-Dai rih-jee

:rolleyes:

Phriykui'linoy'li'esis: Phrih-eek-oi lih-noi lee eh-siss

:)

Well, first, you're wrong, because that's not how I pronounce my nation's name. And second, I officially cede the title of "Most unpronouncable nation name" to you, sir/madam.
The Soviet Americas
15-09-2005, 06:33
If I have to spell mine out, I'm ending humanity ASAP.
Sdaeriji
15-09-2005, 06:34
let me say, the thread starter must be quite the fresh faced young one, looking at this game as a promising, bright social future that holds the keys to all of the unknown truths.let me tell you, kid, you are sadly mistaken. but, hell, nice try. i give you ten points for being an optimist.


you, matthew, are one of life's great mysteries.

Linda?
Delator
15-09-2005, 06:38
DE-la-tor

DE : "e" sound as in the first "e" in everybody
la : "la" as in the musical note
tor : same as the word "tore"
Zwange
15-09-2005, 06:42
I know one person who thought my name had the same sound in it as 'strange', but that's wrong :p Z-wah-nge. That's about how I say it :confused:
Squornshelous
15-09-2005, 06:45
Skworn'-shell-us

or sometimes, if you're speaking quickly

Skorn'-shell-us
Kahanistan
15-09-2005, 06:50
^
Latiatis
15-09-2005, 06:56
Lah Tee Ah Tees
Pyrostan
15-09-2005, 07:04
Pih ROAH' Stahn
Rotovia-
15-09-2005, 07:06
Pin-ko-lib-er-al
Liliths Vengeance
15-09-2005, 07:09
N'YAR lah THO tep BOT yer SOL

The first syllable is pronounced with the n and y blending together, the third sounds exactly like "though," the fourth sounds like "step" without the "s" on it, the fourth sounds exactly like "bought," and the final one sounds exactly like "soul."
Keruvalia
15-09-2005, 07:50
My nation's name can only be said in proper Cajun accent:

Kay-roo-vay-lee-ah

If you have any accent other than a Cajun islander, please do not pronounce my nation's name as it would be an offense to my god and my people. :p
Bjornoya
15-09-2005, 07:59
Any Scandinavians out there?

Picked random territory in Arctic.

Have no idea how to pronounce name

Be-yorn-oy-a :confused:
Strobovia
15-09-2005, 08:00
Sdro-bo-vi-ah
Strobovia
15-09-2005, 08:02
Any Scandinavians out there?

Picked random territory in Arctic.

Have no idea how to pronounce name

Be-yorn-oy-a :confused:
I think it's pronounced: Bjårn-noi-ah
But you probably can't pronounce å
Bjornoya
15-09-2005, 08:06
No, no I can't...

What's it sound like?
Strobovia
15-09-2005, 08:07
No, no I can't...

What's it sound like?
The sound can't be written properly, only heard but I'll give it a try.
It's like O but you open your mouth slightly more and form your lips in a kind of eggshape, and you lower your thounge a little. Add a little more pressure and there's the sound.
Keruvalia
15-09-2005, 08:23
But you probably can't pronounce å

I can. :D

It's the same way Southern Americans pronouce the "a" in words like "father" and "mustard". That slightly throaty, almost gargled "a".
Bjornoya
15-09-2005, 08:26
I can. :D

It's the same way Southern Americans pronouce the "a" in words like "father" and "mustard". That slightly throaty, almost gargled "a".

Hoozah! I know this sound well!

The mystery of my name is solved, thank you
Abygon
15-09-2005, 08:30
Any Scandinavians out there?

Picked random territory in Arctic.

Have no idea how to pronounce name

Be-yorn-oy-a :confused:

How I pronounce Bjørnøya:
BJØRNøya
Ø: the first sound in the word "earl" would be close enough (the sound before the "r")

As for my nations name:
AH-by-gonn

NOT the a-sound in apple
This has been a secret, but the name is actually "inspired" by the phrase "I'll be gone". Doesn't mean I will be gone soon, though. ;)
Fass
15-09-2005, 08:53
Fass. (http://goto.glocalnet.net/quelconque1/fass.mp3) (~ 42kb .mp3)

I guess you're all blown away.
Laerod
15-09-2005, 08:54
Lair-uhd
NERVUN
15-09-2005, 08:58
Like this, 神経国際連合 , ;)
Sephrioth
15-09-2005, 09:00
seph rio th nuff said
Keruvalia
15-09-2005, 09:02
Fass. (http://goto.glocalnet.net/quelconque1/fass.mp3) (~ 42kb .mp3)

I guess you're all blown away.

Wish I was blown ...........................................................................










































away.
Uvaio
15-09-2005, 09:08
Yew - Vai - Oh
Fass
15-09-2005, 09:08
Wish I was blown....

You know, for you, that can be arranged! :fluffle:
Bekrija Husein
15-09-2005, 09:09
backreeyah hoosaeene
Mekonia
15-09-2005, 09:18
pretty eay. Mekonia-Me-cone-e-a
Keruvalia
15-09-2005, 09:30
You know, for you, that can be arranged! :fluffle:

Hooray!

Now ... what's airfare for you to get to me ...

No ... fuck that .... my country sucks right now ...

What's airfare to get me to you?
Peisandros
15-09-2005, 09:36
I'm not sure.. Perhaps.. Pie-San-Dross ? It's Greek lol.
EDIT: Greek Mythology that is.
Yuunli
15-09-2005, 09:42
Yuunli has several pronunciations.

etymological: [jy.Un."li] / [jyʊnˈli]
English: ["ju:n.l`I] / [ˈjuːnɭɪ]
Poirih (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Poirih): ["ju6.n6l`] / [ˈjuɐ̯nɐɭ]
northern dialects: ["jy:.naU] / [ˈjyːnaʊ̯] or similar
southern dialects: ["jU@.n@l] / [ˈjʊə̯nəl] or similar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-SAMPA / http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPA
Fass
15-09-2005, 09:45
What's airfare to get me to you?

The cheapest price on kayak.com for a one way ticket (because that's all you'll be needing) on 9/20 from New York (Newark) to Stockholm (Arlanda) is $552 with Lufthansa, with a layover in Frankfurt.

I think I'd be worth it. :D
Legless Pirates
15-09-2005, 10:50
This is too stupid
Ruataniwha
15-09-2005, 11:04
minez pronounced

roo ar (like far) tar knee far = Ruataniwha

meaning 2 water creatures.
I V Stalin
15-09-2005, 11:22
Un-kuhl Joe
Unspecifistan
15-09-2005, 11:59
Un-spe-ci-fi-stan

It was to be Unspecificistan, but i typoed. Darn it.
Miltari
15-09-2005, 12:09
I don't speak about it so it has no pronounceation.
Mythotic Kelkia
15-09-2005, 12:17
*vomits at all the imprecise "phonetic" spellings everyones using* :p

in X-SAMPA, the unicode realization of the IPA, my nation's name is pronounced:

/miT"Qt.Ik "kE5.kI@/
Enrosol
15-09-2005, 12:35
EN-row-sawl
or
EN-roo-sawl
Rasselas
15-09-2005, 12:48
I don't know I found it in a book :p I pronounce it RA-sell-us I think *shrugs*
Rejistania
15-09-2005, 12:50
I pronounce mine:
Ruh-vay-uh.

But I've heard it pronounced:
Rav-EE-uh.

And once I heard it called:
RAVE-uh

Which do you think is correct?
"Worst team in NS" :P

Rejistania is pronounced Re-YIS-tah-ni-ya
The Game and Watch
15-09-2005, 13:32
Repeat after me:

Ohwa-tahgoo-sai-am
Carnivorous Lickers
15-09-2005, 14:23
I have to imagine there is no problem pronouncing my nation's name.

I wanna hurt you just to hear you screaming it...
Kjralon
15-09-2005, 14:34
Hmm... I don't know.

Kah-dral-on? :shrugs:
Myzcopia
15-09-2005, 14:55
Myzcopia

Mis-KO-pee-ah

(Heh...I said 'pee')
Frangland
15-09-2005, 15:00
frain (rhymes with main)

glund (rhymes with fund)

of course the first "n" and the "g" are sort of one phoneme... the "ng" of "writing"

say "England" but simply substitute "Fran" for "En"
Bonferoni
15-09-2005, 15:26
Bone-fur-owny
Romulii
15-09-2005, 15:30
Romulii = Rom-oo-lee-eye
Aerou
15-09-2005, 15:30
Ah-row or "arrow"

It works either way, I get both.
FatTron
15-09-2005, 15:33
fat-tron