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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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How do you pronounce Kumho?

Is it like "*** Hoe" or "Coooooom Hoe"?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Or come here you HO! not pc for sure!

I've heard it both ways. On TV, the announcers say "kooom ho".
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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koom-hoe, is how I heard it from the tire vendors my last trip out to Summit Point.

Now, if someone can pronounce Dinan for me...
Dee-nan? Dye-nan? Dye-nan (like "dynamic")?

I haven't dared try to speak the word at the local dealer, even though they carry the stuff, for fear of divulging my ignorance on the matter.

 

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by indygomini
koom-hoe, is how I heard it from the tire vendors my last trip out to Summit Point.

Now, if someone can pronounce Dinan for me...
Dee-nan? Dye-nan? Dye-nan (like "dynamic")?

My guess is D flavoured Naan bread. i.e. Dee-Naan.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by camelpilot
Is it like "*** Hoe" or "Coooooom Hoe"?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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***-ho?

wrong website dude.


coo moe
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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It's DIE-nun. That's the way they answer the phone.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by AldoS
It's DIE-nun. That's the way they answer the phone.
Are they with the anti-christ squad or something?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by camelpilot
Are they with the anti-christ squad or something?
Since they work on German cars they probably swear at god every day.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by camelpilot
Is it like "*** Hoe" or "Coooooom Hoe"?
Most people pronounce it like Kooo-mo. Sounds like "Sumo" Wrestler.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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I thought it was KOOOOM-HOE and DYE-NUN....(not DIE NUN!)


Clover
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Uhhhhh, so how do you say MINI?

Is it "MY-KNEE" or "MINE-EYE" or "MINN - EYE" or....oh, never mind.

I'll just say FUN!!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMelSF
Uhhhhh, so how do you say MINI?

Is it "MY-KNEE" or "MINE-EYE" or "MINN - EYE" or....oh, never mind.

I'll just say FUN!!
It's "MEN - EEEEEEEEEEEEE!"


Clover
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
It's "MEN - EEEEEEEEEEEEE!"


Clover
GOOD ONE!!!!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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KOO-moh

DYE-nun
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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http://www.wheelspecs.com/forums/sho...=2871#post2871

I am going to ask one of my old coworkers because he's Korean. I hope he doesn't take offense to my question!:smile:
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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I'm korean.

I'd say Gooom Hoh is the closest.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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All this time I thought I was wearing "***-HO ECSTAsy" to compliment my "SCHROTUM" harnesses
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by VoiD
I'm korean.

I'd say Gooom Hoh is the closest.
Alright! Now, I wont need to ask him.:smile::smile:
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by camelpilot
Is it like "*** Hoe" or "Coooooom Hoe"?

hahaha!!!
 
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