Maybe I should post this in the General section applicable to all models but I noticed there are 3 distinct ways that the name Jaguar is pronounced. The "typical" American way (at least when I was a kid growing up) was pronounced "Jag-wahr". The more refined or "British" way seems to be "Jag-You-Are". Of course the Brits also pronounce aluminum as "al-you-min-ee-um"--where did the extra syllable come from? The third and weirdest pronunciation I occasionally hear is "Jag-Wire" (seems mostly to come from hicks or rednecks).

Is there a preferred/correct pronunciation--have you heard any others?

Doug

 

I just go with Jag. Short, sweet, to the point, and everyone knows what you are talking about.

 

Hi guys,
"Jag" works for me too. That being said, my Jag Mechanic is British..........and he sounds pretty cool calling it my Jag-U-are.
Brian

 

Yeah Brian, that Jag u ar works for someone with true British accent. Otherwise, to me, it sounds a little pretentious.

 

I think that Jag could also sound pretentious to some--sort of like referring to your Rolls-Royce (should you have one) as a Rolls. It has the sort of familiar sound that says "doesn't everybody own one?"

The only negative reaction/insult I received was from a cousin who I rarely see or talk with. I bumped into him a few months ago at a family occasion and he noticed my car from a distance and asked what it was (although I am sure he knew). I told him it was a Jaguar XKR and his quick (obviously rehearsed) response was "oh--you mean a Ford?" Those who know anything at all know that is not much in common between a Ford and a Jaguar (aside from the ownership until recently) but he is a jealous type and obviously meant this as a put-down.

Doug

 

well it should be good to know for you then that xk's are the least ford

 

I want to puke when I hear some idiot say Jag-wire. WTF? HOW does anybody read it like that?

I can see the Robin Leaches of the world saying "Jag-uu-are" but I'll cut them some slack since it's a British car and hey, maybe they're right. But this "wire" business has got to go.

 

Gee, I had no idea that calling it a Jag could be considered pretentious by some people. Of course, it takes all kinds, even those who are jealous of those of us who own Jags. Go figure! I hope that I wasn't pretentious when I called my Barracuda a 'Cuda, or when I said that I was going to P E, instead of going to my Physical Education class.

 

I think that it's merely a sign of endearment when you shorten a name. It speaks to being fond of it, like a friend. People can always read something extra into any situation if they are so inclined. Believe me, if there was any was to put a negative slant on anyone's actions or words..............my ex-wife sure found it!
Brian

 

Everyone I know says "Jag-wire"

 

If that's true, that sounds like the origins of a Jeff Foxworthy joke.

(...you might be a redneck...!)

 

If you look in a dictionary you will find the correct pronunciation is in fact Jag-U-are. The dealership I am at requires all phones to be answered with this pronunciation.

 

As noted, the proper pronunciation is "Jag-u-are".

However as I reside stateside and get push-back from such niceties of proper pronunciation of all marques (e.g. its "Porscha" not "Porsch"), I revert to the benign, yet descriptive "Jag".

Life is too short to argue with those who would state otherwise.

I love my "Jag".

 

Jag? That works for me!! Often I just smile.....

 

It comes from the extra 'i' we spell it (correctly) with - "aluminium".

 

I honor the marque by using the pronunciation the owner uses; therefore, Jag-U-ar, Vanden PLA, and Porscha.

It's uncomfortable when someone mispronounces my name.

 

We bought a new Porsche in CT back in the '70s, and as I was writing them a check for it, my wife asked the salesperson about the pronunciation of the name. His was response was "Lady - You just bought one. You can call it anything you want to!!!" Dale D

 

amen ^^^

 

I think the discrepency is that on this side of the pond we speak The King's English.......(Elvis)

 

We will be speaking the King's English here too soon--King Obama!

Doug