‘It’s Leviosa, not Leviosaaa’– Hermione Granger’s iconic line from the Harry Potter series still echoes in my mind. But while I laughed at this, a tiny part of me knew how important the correct pronunciation was in the wizard world. In the muggle world, mispronouncing is utterly common, particularly for luxury fashion brands. But while it won’t land you in serious trouble like that in HP, it is often seen as a major faux pas. But we get it! Catching the right pronunciation for these brands can be a real pain in the ass. Most luxury fashion houses have their origin in Europe, and hence, it is difficult for people from other parts of the world to ace the right enunciation.
But guys don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of 15 commonly mispronounced luxury fashion brands and how you can get it right. Take a look!
1. Balenciaga
How people pronounce: Ba-len-chi-aga
Correct Pronunciation: Ba-len-see-agah
2. Balmain
How people pronounce: Bal-main
Correct Pronunciation: Bal-mah
3. Bottega Venetta
How people pronounce: Bo-tehga Veh-neh-taah
Correct Pronunciation: Buh-tay-guh Vuh-ne-tuh
4. Cartier
How people pronounce: Car-tier
Correct Pronunciation: Kahr-tee-ay
5. Chanel
How people pronounce: Cha-nnel or Chan-el
Correct Pronunciation: Shuh-nel
6. Christian Louboutin
How people pronounce: Chris-chun Lew-buh-tin or Lew-buh-tan
Correct Pronunciation: Creest-yawn Loo-boo-tan
7. Dolce & Gabbana
How people pronounce: Doll-say and Gab-aana
Correct Pronunciation: Doll-chay uhn Guh-baa-nuh
8. Giorgio Armani
How people pronounce: Jawrj-jio Ar-maarni
Correct Pronunciation: Jaw-jo Aa-maa-nee
9. Givenchy
How people pronounce: Gah-vin-chee or Giv-en-chee
Correct Pronunciation: Zhee-von-shee
10. Hermès
How people pronounce: Her-mez, Her-mes
Correct Pronunciation: Er-mez, Air-mez
11. Jean Paul Gaultier
How people pronounce: Jeen Paul Goo-el-tier
Correct Pronunciation: Zhawn Pawl Goh-tee-ay
12. Louis Vuitton
How people pronounce: Loo-is Vit-on
Correct Pronunciation: Loo-ee We-toh
13. Moschino
How people pronounce: Moss-chi-no or Mosh-ino
Correct Pronunciation: Moos-key-noh
14. Versace
How people pronounce: Ver-sach-eh
Correct Pronunciation: Vehr-sah-ceh
15. Yves Saint Laurent
How people pronounce: Eves Saint Lo-rent
Correct Pronunciation: Eve San Lo-roh
We hope our lil’ guide will help you ace those tricky situations!
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