Hauksbee Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 In 80%, or better, of occasions when Focke-Wulf is mentioned, it is simply "fok-wulf". But there are those times when it sounds like a commentator is really straining for ultra-authentic-accent-ness, and it comes out "fok eh_wulf". My querry is: in German, is the final 'e' in 'Focke' pronounced or not? For the few times narrators opt for the last 'e', it sounds very strange. Quote
+Olham Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Yes, the final "e" is a flat or short "e". In English sounds, I would use "Fok-a Volf". Spell the "a" short/flat like in "a bad day"; and the "Volf" like "Wolf", but first letter like in "vase". Dizzy? Quote
+Hasse Wind Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Yes, it is pronounced, as is the e at the end of Boelcke, to give a WW1-related example. Quote
+Dave Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 ah focke you..... In fact if Focke Wulf made U boats wouldn't it be a Focke U? Someone stop me.... 1 Quote
Hauksbee Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Yes, the final "e" is a flat or short "e". In English sounds, I would use "Fok-a Volf". Spell the "a" short/flat like in "a bad day"; and the "Volf" like "Wolf", but first letter like in "vase". Dizzy? And that settles that. Thanks, lads. (Good example, Hasse Wind) Quote
Slartibartfast Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 ah focke you..... In fact if Focke Wulf made U boats wouldn't it be a Focke U? Someone stop me.... Dave this is just for you... Slightly politically incorrect... Quote
Nixou Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Fok-a Volf Who would do that? I mean i have nothing against animals but.... c'mon! Ok i'm out Quote
+Olham Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Back to school, and learn your vocabulary again! And wash your mouth with soap, you little tinker! Quote
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