Brand names you are probably pronouncing wrong
With many malls and smaller boutique destinations, the UAE has turned into a haven for shoppers. Deals and sales take place here with amazing regularity. And the number of brands opening their stores in the UAE continue to grow phenomenally.
Some brands - due to their immense popularity - have entered everyday lexicon . We often find these brands being frequently mentioned - almost everywhere. Some shining examples include Apple and Toyota. These two brands are easy to pronounce. However, some popular brands are difficult to pronounce properly, thus we end up pronouncing them the wrong way.
Here are 10 brands you'd find in UAE malls that you've been mispronouncing.
1. Nike
Correct pronunciation: Nai-key
Often pronounced as: Naik
2. Givenchy
Correct pronunciation: Jhee-von-shee
Often pronounced as: Gi-ven-chee
3. Hermés
Correct pronunciation: Air-mez
Often pronounced as: Her-mees
4. Adidas
Correct pronunciation: aah-dee-das
Often pronounced as: uh-deed-aas
5. Porsche
Correct pronunciation: Por-shaa
Often pronounced as: Porsh
6. Christian Dior
Correct pronunciation: Kris-cheen Dee-or
Often pronounced as: Kris-tian Die-or
7. Louis Vuitton
Correct pronunciation: Lui Vee-taahn ('n' trails off)
Often pronounced as: Luis Vee-ton
8. Yves Saint Laurent
Correct pronunciation: Eve San Lo-ron
Often pronounced as: Ves Saint Lau-rent
9. Volkswagen
Correct pronunciation: Foks-va-gun
Often pronounced as: Voks-vag-en
10. Renault
Correct pronunciation: Re-no
Often pronounced as: Re-nault
