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How do you pronounce Christian Braun's surname? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by MeSeeks76@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Every US commentator is pronouncing it as Christian Brown and they shouldn't be because last time I checked there's no A or U in the word Brown. It should be pronounced like the word brawn (as in physical strength). I've been to school with kids with same surname and they definitely didn't pronounce it Brown. What's the story here?

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[–] Smiis@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

He pronounces his own name the 'correct', German way - Brown. More than one language on this planet

But still, get outta here with "should be pronounced". Names adapt and can be pronounced any way their owner wants them to

[–] grollate@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I suck at pronouncing my own last name. I often have to dumb it down for others for my own sake.

[–] mopooooo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Should they be? Obviously it isn't against the law, but for the sake of being able to communicate with one another as easily as possible we shouldn't have to teach every single person we meet how to pronounce our names. It's ridiculous.

[–] OlTommyBombadil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This is either 10/10 troll or one of the dumbest posts I’ve ever seen in my life.