Those Crazy Watch Names

[Gotwatch]

I thought this might be fun and helpful. I can speak for myself in that I have some trouble pronouncing some European languages correctly. This link was a help to me, hope it is for you too. :)

 

http://www.chronometrie.com/watchsounds/watchsoundspage.htm

[klinej54]

Heck, I still wonder if Elgin is said with a hard or soft g...

[WillFly]

In the US: El-jinn watches

In the UK: El-ginn marbles

 

:crazysmile:

[klinej54]

That's how I've always pronounced it, but I'm not your best bet.  I raced bicycles for years and always road Campagnolo gear.  To play it safe, I always said "campy".  Everyone knew what I was talking about, and I didn't run the risk of murdering the Italian pronunciation.

[rogart63]

That's how I've always pronounced it, but I'm not your best bet.  I raced bicycles for years and always road Campagnolo gear.  To play it safe, I always said "campy".  Everyone knew what I was talking about, and I didn't run the risk of murdering the Italian pronunciation.

I said Campa. And Shitmano :P

Edited July 29, 2015 by rogart63

[klinej54]

Campy beaks in, Shimano breaks down!