Neo

iTrader: (3)

It just hit me recently that I am not sure about how to say this word. I've heard it a few ways:

1. AIR-is-to
2. ARE-is-to
3. uh-RIS-to

4. Is there another way to say this?

We write the word all the time on CL but obviously it is not spoken on CL. Without being in countries with these cars, I can't say for certain which it is. Maybe our international brethren (or someone who knows for sure) can help.

Lvangundy

I'm thinking the Japanese pronunciation is something like #2, but I say #3.

chuckb

I say it air-is-toe

rominl

iTrader: (4)

actually, the correct way to pronouce it is:

ar-lis-toe

the "toe" is not pronouced as the normal "toe", but kinda low going down tone

in japanese, there is no "r" round, all "r" are pronouced as "l".

once you get along with japanese you will know.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

In phonetics, the l and r are related as they are both liquid sounds. They are formed very similarly. It is funny that it the eastern and western languages sometimes mix up the two.

Where is the emphasis though?

svt5150

I pronounce it more like #3.

NoRyceGS4

there is no such thing as emphasis in japanese language. it is flat. (except for emotion etc.)

Ah-R/Lee-su-toe (some japanese put in the su, some just flow it over to STOE, depends on where youre from.)

(quick and sharp on the toe, we americans take too long to say it )


but seeing as it is an english word i pronounce it in english

ah-RISS-toe

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Agreed. But I am sure they don't say to-YO-dah either.

I guess I am just trying to see if there is a concensus when we TALK to each other in person, how the word should be said.

Another word that I have heard several pronunciation is Tein.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

the word tein is just a real pain in the butt. i really need to find someone from japan to tell me for sure

but i have heard plenty of japanese talking about the name aristo, so i am sure

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I am sure, though, you do not in conversation say it with the L. People who does not know better will think you speak English with an accent.

LEXISM

iTrader: (2)

I say it in spanish


question what isnt the logo in japanese ...why are all logos in English and not japanese ?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

hahah well, if you remember when we talk to each other, i say it as

ar-ris-toe

it's funny when you adjust your accent when talking to different people

GS Kid 300

thats what i say too

ARISTO*7

i say it "ar-ris-toe"

chuckb

I just keep it simple and say " teen"