Correct Pronunciation

[BoydAllen]

Correct Pronounciation

The second line in a Wikipedia article:
SAKO, Limited (Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Oy, Civil Guard Gun- and Machiningworks Ltd) is a Finnish firearm manufacturer located in Riihimäki.

 

[KevinThomas]

Correct Pronounciation

SDH,

As Mart T and Scott have correctly mentioned, Lapua is pronounced as "Lop-wah", at least by the Finns. As the boss says, as long as you put your name on a sales invoice, you cna pronounce it anyway you want!

SAKO is pronounced "Sock-oh", and is something of a departure for Finnish firms, in that it is (as Boyd described) an acronymn. Lapua ammunition, Vihtavuori powders and Nokia cell phones are made in the towns of Lapua, Vihtavuori and Nokia, respectively. But hey, we've had Springfield Armory (Springfield, MA) and Rock Island Armory (Rock Island, IL) so I guess it's a trend.

 

[wapiti25]

Correct Pronounciation

Boyd, That was well stated. Thank you Kevin

 

[wapiti25]

Correct Pronounciation

Let's throw out "sabot" for grins

 

[BoydAllen]

Correct Pronounciation

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sabot

 

[BoydAllen]

Correct Pronounciation

Hello:

The correct pronunciation for Sako ( SAH-KOH ) and Tikka is ( TEE-KAH ) ..

Thank you for contacting Beretta Customer Support.


Best regards,

Beretta Customer Support



(This was copied and pasted from an e-mail that I just received in response to my question. I presume that they will not mind if I pass the information on.)

 

[KevinThomas]

Correct Pronounciation

Sabot; Yet another example of a ballistics/weapons term with French origin.

 

[Robert]

Correct Pronounciation

Sabot; Yet another example of a ballistics/weapons term with French origin.

Bullet most certainly comes from "'Boulet"

R.G.C

 

[M-61]

Correct Pronounciation

" Loading bullets in a 'clip'" is really tricky also, would like to see it. I've given up on 'clip' altogether. Only the Garand guys get it right.

 

[swt5]

Correct Pronounciation

...us Hillbillies are easy prey for the grammar nazis.

Are you a stickler for spelling as much as you seem to be for proper pronunciation (the correct spelling)?

Sorry guys, my intent was not to demean or sound condescending. Yes, I noticed that pronunciation was spelled incorrectly. Thanks for pointing that out NateHaler Honestly? I started this thread simply because a conversation around the water cooler led to the topic. I don't have many face to face conversations where the words ogive and meplat come up alot? ;D Shooting as a recreational past time is in danger of becoming extinct where I'm from...I guess that's why I fielded my question here...

 

[jonbearman]

Correct Pronounciation

sabot = say-bow

 

[Eddie Harren]

I've got a customer who says, "Ojeeve". I've never corrected him as it always gives me a little chuckle.
It's easier to take than, "Remmy, Leupy, Winny, Wicked and Kewl"

 

[MrMajestic]

It's easier to take than, "Remmy, Leupy, Winny, Wicked and Kewl"

"Dude" or "Hey Dude" gets my dander up!

 

[hedditch]

"Fact of the matter is", what the hell does that mean? To me it is just noise when someone says it.