Hauksbee 103 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted August 27, 2011 Yes, it is pronounced, as is the e at the end of Boelcke, to give a WW1-related example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nixou 25 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 27, 2011 Back to school, and learn your vocabulary again! And wash your mouth with soap, you little tinker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
