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[Europhyllia]

http://glassbox-design.com/2009/how-do-you-say-that-5-reef-equipment-words-we-often-get-wron/

[Kristy]

Hey thanks for sharing that... I was 4 out of 4 on mispronunciations, even in those I've taken the time to ask around and try to learn the correct way to say them!

I bet your numbers were better, with your European roots. Now I need to drop them into casual conversation so I can commit it to memory. "So Karin, how's it going on the sale of your Sicce pumps?"

[Europhyllia]

I was visiting somebody today and he mentioned he was switching to CG pumps and I said: What? What is that?
Sicce!

I always called them SIKKE. lol

I am just glad so much of the stuff is German - that certainly increases my odds.

In fact I'd disagree with the way they pronounce Giesemann. They are leaving out the 'e'... ;)

[CoryDude]

In fact I'd disagree with the way they pronounce Giesemann. They are leaving out the 'e'... ;)

When we started carrying that line at Aquatek, I just didn't say it all. I'd just refer to them as "those kick butt German lights". I have a pair of their lights and I still won't use their name for fear of saying it incorrectly.

My big mix-up happened early on when I asked the lfs sales clerk if they had any an-E-mo-nees.

[alton]

I butchered most of them
ton-z
sissy
giesemann I got right, only because my mothers maiden name was Gleitz and I live close to Zuehl community.

[BSJF]

Avoid using big words. Especially German ones.

[FireWater]

Anything German or named from that region gets butchered here.

BMW and Volkswagen have been wrong forever.