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Jammybstard · **on:** June 25, 2013, 07:46:28 PM

is Wenger pronounced Venger?

captain spaulding · **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:01:38 PM

Not around here.

In all seriousness I always pronounce the W.

enki_ck · **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:10:13 PM

I'd agree with however this guy pronounces it.

A message to all Multitool.org members from Wenger SA CEO Peter Hug for our last birthday!

Rich S · **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:35:37 PM

I can't listen to the previous post, but in German (many Swiss words are derived
from German), "W" is pronounced "V". I usually use the Venger pronounciation.

Rich

thebullfrog · **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:40:56 PM

Nuclear Wessels.

Nhoj · **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:58:31 PM

Just pronounce it however you would in your language

Or say it with a V to sound fancy

ColoSwiss · **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:38:30 PM

Since Wenger is in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, I assume it's a 'W' rather than a 'V'.

NG VI · **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:27:43 PM

Quote from: ColoSwiss on June 25, 2013, 09:38:30 PM

Since Wenger is in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, I assume it's a 'W' rather than a 'V'.

But it looks like it's not Franco-derived at all, which means even if their neighbors mispronounce it, the name should remain 'V'. At least that's my interpretation.

I don't believe I've ever said the name Wenger out loud. I'd probably mispronounce it too.

nervium · **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:40:59 PM

i think with "v" is better

kirk13 · **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2013, 11:11:16 PM

Quote from: thebullfrog on June 25, 2013, 08:40:56 PM

Nuclear Wessels.

End Kepting,its the Enterprise!

captain spaulding · **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:43:44 AM

Pronounce it however you like.

Jammybstard · **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:38:04 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on June 26, 2013, 12:43:44 AM

Pronounce it however you like.

I'd hate to get it wrong and embarrass myself at a dinner party.. But I'm more inclined to the Germanic V

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ColoSwiss · **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:43:10 AM

Do you pronounce Victorinox with a 'V' or an 'F'?

Reinier · **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:29:47 AM

Please don't say Victori-oh-nox

rmagralha · **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:33:45 AM

I have this doubt as well, about Wenger, any member from switzerland could give their homeland point of view.

Marius · **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:34:38 AM

Both Wenger and Victorinox as far as I know are correctly pronounced both with the English 'V'. Wenger sounds to be a Germanic name while Victoria definitely is not.

Marius · **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:44:19 AM

Although I am sure Wenger pronounced with the English "W" is fine too at least in some parts of the world, especially if the CEO pronounces it this way while speaking in English.

pawn · **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2013, 11:01:54 AM

Hi

In german and french you would pronounce it like a 'V' (Victorinox and Venger). But in english I would call them Victorinox with 'V' and Wenger with a soft 'W'...

Greetings from Switzerland

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2013, 01:51:27 PM

...it's pronounced, "Mr. Vippy".

enki_ck · **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:03:37 PM

Thanks, Pawn.

I just pronounce it same as I do Arsène Wenger. No one watches the Premier League?

As for Victorinox, that's easy. Same as Victoria + the INOX part. At least in this case there shouldn't be any confusion.

Jammybstard · **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:15:30 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on June 26, 2013, 02:03:37 PM

Thanks, Pawn.

I just pronounce it same as I do Arsène Wenger. No one watches the Premier League?

I was going to mention that but
I didn't want to get into what football actually is...

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