News ID: 1784
Publish Date : 08 February 2018 - 15:14

List of Hard-To-Pronounce Car Brand Names

If you’re a car lover, just knowing the names of different automobile brands isn’t enough to make you appear like an expert.
Khodrocar - Imagine bumping into another car enthusiast and asking him, "Do you know the new Audi (o-dee) 2017 R8 is worth $162,900?” Don’t be surprised if you get either a giggle or a weird stare from that person. We want to help you sound like a pro that’s why we have listed some of the most hard to pronounce car brand names in the world and their correct pronunciation. Check out our top ten list below:

*As if SsangYong wasn't difficult enough, many are struggling to get this newest model right. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Tie-vo-li CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Tiv-oh-lee

*Okay, the Gallardo went out of production in 2013 but it's still one of those that many get wrong, usually when screaming and pointing when one drives by. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Gal-ar-doh CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Guy-ar-doh

*The Tucson is the newest member of the Hyundai family and also one of the most difficult models in the Korean range to say correctly. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Tuck-son CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Too-son

*The original Ghibli was a two-door coupe in the sixties. The current one is a four-door sporty saloon. Still, the name is impossible to get right first time. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Gib-lee CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Jee-blee

*This is a French SUV that sounds a bit like a dog that begs for food at the dinner table. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Kad-yar CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Kad-jar

*Owners of this Porsche will get as snappy as an alligator if you pronounce the name of their car incorrectly. COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Kai-man CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Kay-man

*If one model sums up cars we frequently say wrong it's the Qashqai. The best-selling SUV in Britain. Where are the 'U's, Nissan? COMMON PRONUNCIATION: Quash-kee CORRECT PRONUNCIATION: Kash-kai

*The Swedish automobile manufacturer is known for its hyper-cars, but its name may slow you down when spoken for the first time especially if you’re not a native speaker. The car brand name may seem mouthful, but it’s really easy to pronounce – just say "kou-nig-zegg”.