Simple question, but I've looked all over the internet, and can't find the answer on wikipedia, dictionaries, etc.
How do you pronounce the word "aatxe"?
A group of guildies and I were trapping UW last night, and we all kept avoiding saying this name on TS, as we didn't know how to say it. In my mind, it's basically "at-tacks", but I expect that I'm wrong. Anyone know?
Thanks
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tuperwho
purebad
I usually end up saying it "atacks" I know its probably wrong...
Almost seems like the t could be silent, so just "axe" maybe
Almost seems like the t could be silent, so just "axe" maybe
Kerrick??
In looking closely at the word I've realized that i'm probably pretty far off base.. but personally it's always been /at-aks/.
Hope that helps..
Hope that helps..
Mentalmdc
I would say it are-tucks
Aera
We always say as it's right there: "Aat-kse"
Moa Bird Cultist
Hmmmmm, not Aartze then? thats how I say it, at least.
Mandy Memory
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In looking closely at the word I've realized that i'm probably pretty far off base.. but personally it's always been /at-aks/.
Hope that helps.. |
-Revan-
i call them " Cows" xD
Skuld
i call them arr-tarx
mint
I pronounce it ae - tacks, with the emphasis on the first syllable
fallot
Aat-Ze. I think thats the correct one.
Rayne Nightfyre
I've always pronounced it "A-tix", with the emphasis on the long sound of the first syllable.
kryshnysh
Some things aren't meant to be properly pronounced. I know my main characters name is that way. 
It's just so much fun to have others try to figure it out on TS/Vent.
It's just so much fun to have others try to figure it out on TS/Vent.
Savio
From the Wiki article on aatxes:
So, naturally one would look up what is a Basque. That leads to this central page on Basque, which includes an article on Basque language. Two important parts:
So the tx is the equivalent of a ch.
The vowels are pronounced the same as Spanish vowels.
Also, while using Google I found AhoTTS for generating mp3s of Basque pronunciations, which confirms what I looked up.
The correct pronunciation is "aa-che."
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| Aatxe is a Basque ghost in the shape of a red bull, but sometimes in the shape of a man. At night, more so in stormy weather, he arises from the hollow which is his lair. He attacks criminals and other mean people. |
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| Basque also features postalveolar sibilants (/ʃ/, written x, and /tʃ/, written tx), sounding like English sh and ch. |
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| The vowel system is the same as Spanish for most speakers. It consists of five pure vowels, /i e a o u/. |
Also, while using Google I found AhoTTS for generating mp3s of Basque pronunciations, which confirms what I looked up.
The correct pronunciation is "aa-che."
Sereng Amaranth
Savio ftw, lol
xiaotsu
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Originally Posted by Savio
From the Wiki article on aatxes:
So, naturally one would look up what is a Basque. That leads to this central page on Basque, which includes an article on Basque language. Two important parts: So the tx is the equivalent of a ch. The vowels are pronounced the same as Spanish vowels. Also, while using Google I found AhoTTS for generating mp3s of Basque pronunciations, which confirms what I looked up. The correct pronunciation is "aa-che." |
Vlad Titanskin
try with the text to speech thingy :}
tuperwho
excellent,thanks
kdhoney44
Funny..we have altogether given up trying to pronounce that and have intstead renamed them "Bad Axes". I have no clue where the name came from but me and my other half just ended up calling them that.
Mandy Memory
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Originally Posted by Savio
From the Wiki article on aatxes:
So, naturally one would look up what is a Basque. That leads to this central page on Basque, which includes an article on Basque language. Two important parts: So the tx is the equivalent of a ch. The vowels are pronounced the same as Spanish vowels. Also, while using Google I found AhoTTS for generating mp3s of Basque pronunciations, which confirms what I looked up. The correct pronunciation is "aa-che." |
Just Another Dude
Just call it a "Double A Tee Ex E" 
Stormlord Alex
I've always pronounced it 'ar-tacks'
fiery
Just says axxes.
lennymon
so sorta like 'achoo'??
Kerrick??
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achoo.
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Age
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so sorta like 'achoo'??
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Melissa Is HOT
i just call them bladed attackzeez
Sereng Amaranth
Henry.
Snograt
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The correct pronunciation is "aa-che."
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Heh, "I'm attacking Jughead!"
Ka El Windstorm
Will you Styfle Edith?!?! oh shut up meathead!!