This is an off-topic, but kinda close to VW topics.. :) ALPINE, car audio band, how do you pronouce it? the "PINE" section, is like "Pine" (the tree), or like "Pin" (like cushion pin)?
I'ts an year old dought beteen my and some friends... If any of you folks could help me... Thanks!
HaHa! Good question!
Both ways, or either way.
More interesting is how the audio company got its name:
Thanks Jim! You're a very resourcefull guy!
I say pine (the tree)...Additionally, I never heard it pronounced any other way..( grew up in NJ and now live in PA)
Well, that explains it! LOL
Jim (Former Joiseyite)
in the UK I have only ever heard it like the tree PINE .
Rich
And you know what us Joiseyites say ... it's a great place to be FROM!
I was born in Joisey.
And so was I...... Hackensack to be exact.
Yep North Jersey, about 20 miles northwest of you in a town called Pompton Plains.
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PIne as in tree is the only pronunciation I've ever heard in Australia.
Regards Rob
Doesn't the word "pine" in Australia refer to the sensation you get when you drop the motor on your already sore toe? eg, "#$ %^&# %^*$ I'm in a lot of #$^^*&%^^#^%-#$ PINE!!!"
DD
No, that would be the more correct in Norwegian, pine would be to torment.
Pine would more closely be translated to Pain, but as in inflicting it on someone. Another example: I have toothache = Jeg har tannpine.
Got it? I knew thy would.
Now, where is Wherner when you need him.
J.
Same as in Holland. Written differently but pronounced the same... = ik heb tandpijn ...Next week, lesson two. :)
Roger
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