Silly question of the day
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Silly question of the day
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
Is there a preferred/correct pronunciation--have you heard any others?
Doug
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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
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
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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.
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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
Brian
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Silly Question...
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".
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".
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