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Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

Ketra — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:58:49 GMT

I’m watching the Frye Leather show at 0100am and hearing Kristine Zell pronounce cognac (coney yack) over and over is ruining the show for me. Are the producers asleep upstairs? I’m not a snob, but I appreciate hosts that know the proper pronunciation of the English language. Can you please pass this to the producers so that they can correct her. Thank you.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word? Over And Over Again

Bperl — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:02:41 GMT

OMG! I’m losing my mind...seriously why doesn’t Kristin Zell know how to pronounce COGNAC

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word? Over And Over Again

Ketra — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:14:45 GMT

@Bperl wrote:
OMG! I’m losing my mind...seriously why doesn’t Kristin Zell know how to pronounce COGNAC

@Bperl I wouldn’t have brought it up, but it’s a common word, and she must have mispronounced it “coney yack” 20 times in that show. Someone who speaks for a living should know how to prounounce basic words of the English language. Hopefully someone will correct her. The producers sure didn’t.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

Foxxee — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:43:12 GMT

I think she's the one that says jewel...lery instead of jewel...ry.

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Carmie — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:09:43 GMT

Here we go again.

Cognac is actually a french word. Not everyone speaks french perfectly in America.

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Desertdi — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:37:09 GMT

Isn't "cognac" a FRENCH word?

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Carmie — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:52:51 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
I think she's the one that says jewel...lery instead of jewel...ry.

Both pronouncations of jewelry are correct.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

violann — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:20:37 GMT

Speech therapist for most of my professional life. “....ruining the show”?

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word? Over And Over Again

BirkiLady — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:28:25 GMT

@Ketra @Bperl I haven't watched the videos yet, but QVC will never know unless you write them an email. Complaining on their forums won't do any good. At least an email might bring it to her attention or her supervisor(s). Language isn't her strong suit, is it? Now I'll watch the videos of those glorious leathers and hope she refrains from mentioning family and in-laws. <groan>

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

violann — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:21:21 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Here we go again.

Cognac is actually a french word. Not everyone speaks french perfectly in America.

Thank you.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

dooBdoo — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:13:25 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@Foxxee wrote:
I think she's the one that says jewel...lery instead of jewel...ry.

Both pronouncations of jewelry are correct.

You're right, @Carmie! There's a discussion about this word in another thread, too. I'll add the same info I posted there in case it's helpful.

The pronunciation of the word "jewelry" is one that comes up pretty often on the forums.

There are 2 accepted pronunciations even though most of us might be accustomed to hearing "jew-ul-ree" or "jool-ree" instead of "jew-la-ree."

You can hear them at this link to the Oxford University Press, the first one British English and the second one North American English.

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/jewelry#jewelry_inflg_1

If we listen to the recorded video presentations by some of the designers including Louis Dell'Olio, Stephen Dweck, and our dear Joan Rivers, they use the 2nd pronunciation, "jew-la-ree."

I understand, though, that we're probably more personally attuned to our own certain way of articulating the word.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

ID2 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:08:02 GMT

If how people pronounce words bothers some, why not just turn off the tv so you are not aggravated anymore?

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Sweet_Serenity — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:36:43 GMT

Don't understand why anyone would be so upset. To come here and berate the host mindboggling.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

Pook — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:49:15 GMT

As others have said, it's a French word and a co workers' FIL was french and his favorite drink was cognac and when he pronounced it was more like cony because of the gutteral c and the way the n was pronounced.

Such a silly thing to complain about!! I can't imagine anyone could have a show ruined by what she saw as a mispronounciation. It must be sheer torture for those who take such offense at pronounciations that they think are incorrect to function in day to day life!! I wonder if they correct "offenders" to their face when out in public. Who cares as long as you know what is meant!! ?

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

jubilant — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:59:22 GMT

I was taught not to correct people in front of others. It was said "not to be polite and not etiquette". Yes, good grammar can take you places. I understand that. To me, in a situation like this, where one word was mispronounced, etiquette becomes more important. I read somewhere that mastering etiquette is perhaps better than mastering grammar. I agreed with that statement.

Personally, it does not bother me if a friend or relative corrects me. It does bother me to see people corrected by complete strangers for all the world to see.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

AnjalenaQVC — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:17:38 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is unkind to our host.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:37:43 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
If how people pronounce words bothers some, why not just turn off the tv so you are not aggravated anymore?

Or, here’s a thought, a professional could learn to pronounce words correctly.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

Bhvbum — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:17:29 GMT

Come on there are some French words that are so common everyone should know what the right pronunciation is especially if they are on a public show.

How about parfait. Would you be happy with parfit?

How about faux pas? Would you be happy with fox pass?

The last thing QVC wants you to do is change the station.

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

jubilant — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:25:25 GMT

On a lighter side...

Defibrillator

I can't tell you how long it took me to say this word right. DH had a cardiac arrest in 2011 and had one of these implanted in his chest. I can't tell you how many times I have mutilated this word. To this day, I have to think about it before I say it. Some of us just get a mental block every now and then!

Re: Host Mispronouncing Common English Word Over And Over Again

violann — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:32:16 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@Foxxee wrote:
I think she's the one that says jewel...lery instead of jewel...ry.
Both pronouncations of jewelry are correct.

Please refrain from adding to the confusion by stating facts.