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Proper Pronunciation

LSLshopsQVC — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:02:30 GMT

Please give Patty, the new (old) LocknLock rep some training on pronunciation. Every time she mentioned the steam escaping tonight on ITKWD, she kept pronouncing it ekscaping.

The word is ESCAPE ... ESSSSSSS CAPE. Not EKSCAPE.

David did try to guide her to the correct pronunciation at one point but the next time she said it alone, there was that K again.

It's almost as bad as nails on a chalkboard.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

ChiliPepper — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:23:15 GMT

Nope, nope, nope.......

I'm not gonna knitpick one word in her presentation. She has a lot going on taking over this position & filling the shoes of the much-loved Chris.

I'm gonna cut her some slack because I'm sure it's not always easy.

You have a right to your opinion & I'm sorry it bothers you so much but personally there are bigger things going on that I will stress about.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

RoughDraft — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:28:41 GMT

I can honestly say I've never heard nails on a chalkboard. Life goes on.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Sage04 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:36:16 GMT

I would never understand why some Posters think that everyone should pronounce words the same. Doesn't it depend on which part of the Country you're from?

Re: Proper Pronunciation

smoochy — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:47:23 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
I would never understand why some Posters think that everyone should pronounce words the same. Doesn't it depend on which part of the Country you're from?

no. There are certainly some regional colloquialisms. And different accents. But mispronunciation of a word is a different thing. There is a trend to excuse bad grammar and mispronounced words by saying they are regional differences. Your old English teacher would highly disagree I'm sure.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Mersha — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:00:03 GMT

If anyone heard me pronounce words selling something on QVC they would be appalled and start threads about the horrible way I say things.

I consider myself an educated individual but I grew up in Pittsburgh. For those that don't know, there is a distinct accent and words used in that area.

I left the city many years ago but that accent and word pronunciation will never change.

That said, I would give someone a pass on pronunciation of words.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Desertdi — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:21:01 GMT

There are MANY "regional dialects" in the United States...I am originally from the City of Chicago, and still sound like it.

By the way, that is pronounced "Shuh Caw Go"

Re: Proper Pronunciation

rockygems123 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:09:05 GMT

@LSLshopsQVC wrote:
Please give Patty, the new (old) LocknLock rep some training on pronunciation. Every time she mentioned the steam escaping tonight on ITKWD, she kept pronouncing it ekscaping.

The word is ESCAPE ... ESSSSSSS CAPE. Not EKSCAPE.

David did try to guide her to the correct pronunciation at one point but the next time she said it alone, there was that K again.

It's almost as bad as nails on a chalkboard.

@LSLshopsQVC

You come to a board to post for the first time to criticize and put someone down about how she pronounces one word?

Re: Proper Pronunciation

proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:10:56 GMT

Many different pronunciations in our country. Some always think they are the only ones who are right. Pronounce words the way you want to. Everyone else will do the same.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Sooner — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:22:27 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
I would never understand why some Posters think that everyone should pronounce words the same. Doesn't it depend on which part of the Country you're from?

@Sage04 NO. The word is not "excape" and anyone with a job on tv needs to know the difference. No excuse for this one.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

skatting44 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:24:55 GMT

Find her unwatchable. She gets to frantic. Chris could get excited but this new lady is a turn off. Are they paid by how fast they speak ?

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Etoile308 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:24:21 GMT

Well, if the word is being mispronounced it may be a kindness for someone to mention off camera to her for future presentations. Not everyone knows the correct spelling or the correct pronunciation of all words.

If I had a nickel for every time I hear the simple word "to" mispronounced I'd be able to open my own bank branch. It's to, not ta.

But I'm not going to get my blood pressure up over it.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

bmorechick — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:32:05 GMT

@Mersha Same here...I have a masters degree and spent a lot of time writing papers and still do presentations for work. I am originally from Baltimore and like you from Pittsburgh, the accent and word pronunciation is all it's own. Omg yes, some of the way I say things would burn some folks ears but I'm proud of my "Baltimorese" and hope I never lose it hon! My folks always say "payment" for "pavement" and I love that...how boring would it be if we all were the same and oh so proper.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Tori3569 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:34:11 GMT

Working for a well known coffee company, I've heard so many people say eXpresso instead of eSpresso--both customers and people I work with. It probably could bother me, but I just can't be that critical of others.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Mersha — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:38:51 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
@Mersha Same here...I have a masters degree and spent a lot of time writing papers and still do presentations for work. I am originally from Baltimore and like you from Pittsburgh, the accent and word pronunciation is all it's own. Omg yes, some of the way I say things would burn some folks ears but I'm proud of my "Baltimorese" and hope I never lose it hon! My folks always say "payment" for "pavement" and I love that...how boring would it be if we all were the same and oh so proper.

@bmorechick We will be happy embracing our "unique."

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bmorechick — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:43:17 GMT

@Mersha wrote:
@bmorechick wrote:
@Mersha Same here...I have a masters degree and spent a lot of time writing papers and still do presentations for work. I am originally from Baltimore and like you from Pittsburgh, the accent and word pronunciation is all it's own. Omg yes, some of the way I say things would burn some folks ears but I'm proud of my "Baltimorese" and hope I never lose it hon! My folks always say "payment" for "pavement" and I love that...how boring would it be if we all were the same and oh so proper.

@bmorechick We will be happy embracing our "unique."

As my mom used to say "How bout dem Ravens and Steelers!" Love it

Re: Proper Pronunciation

sheetsheba — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:10:11 GMT

I agree regarding listening to the slaughter of a word. That's right up there with ax instead of ask and wichew instead of with you. I could go on and on. Grammer is important and when you are on a public platform you need good proper English!

Interesting how people criticize a poster for criticizing a vendor seem to think they know it all!

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Tori3569 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:32:02 GMT

@sheetsheba wrote:
I agree regarding listening to the slaughter of a word. That's right up there with ax instead of ask and wichew instead of with you. I could go on and on. Grammer is important and when you are on a public platform you need good proper English!

Interesting how people criticize a poster for criticizing a vendor seem to think they know it all!

Spelling is important when writing.

Re: Proper Pronunciation

Mersha — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:36:05 GMT

@Tori3569 LOL...I was about to type the same thing.

Proper sentence structure goes a long way too.

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wifey2qt — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:24:07 GMT

Oh the horror !