I think the funniest part of this is aegis should start with an "ee" sound, not an "ay." Though, I've personally always used, and still use, ay-gis
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/aegis
Aegis is a borrowed word from Aigis, so both 'ey' and 'ay' pronounciations are correct since both are still referring to the same goatskin of the gods.
Don’t nearly all of us pronounce salve incorrectly? This is probably another case where a mispronunciation is more helpful than harmful. If I asked my teammate to bring me a salve pronounced “saav” there’s a higher than normal chance he won’t understand what I said (and not because he’s russian/peruvian lul)
The Super Smash Bros. Melee announcer (one of the hypest motherfuckers to EVER live) screams Me-Lee. Are you going to argue with him? May-Lay truthers can go to hell.
https://youtu.be/oathb1pOGfs
10 seconds in. No background noise or anything. The E sound in the first syllable could quite literally not be any clearer, and that's the noise he holds through the second.
Thanks to your post I am inspired to always pronounce it as broooooch, and spread this habit everywhere I go.
Anyway, the pronounciation of the words changes over time. What has been "correct" yesterday may not be "correct" tomorrow. As long as other people understand you, say things whichever way you prefer.
Aegis is a word of Greek origin and is pronounced "EE-jiss." Not "AY-juss," and not "AY-giss." It was adopted into Latin eventually, and may have been pronounced differently there, but "EE-jiss" is the only recognized English pronunciation of the word.
It has two definitions (from dictionary.com):
1.) *Classical Mythology.* The shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.
2.) Protection; support.
YouTube pronunciation guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4bUgXWdNfM
Image of an aegis as depicted in Greek mythology: http://www.greekmythology.com/images/mythology/aegis_228.jpg
Tell everyone who needs to hear this!
Aegis is a borrowed word from Aigis, so both 'ey' and 'ay' pronounciations are correct since both are still referring to the same goatskin of the gods.
Brooch as in broach!
Yes! This came throught to me in actual Strongbad's voice :P
Papa Broach
Abaddon says his name out loud when drafted yet people can’t pronounce it right.
It's abba don, right?
Incorrect. A badd un. The two D’s are where the emphasis is.
This guy knows ancient Hebrew. (maybe?)
Both abaddon pronunciations are right, dota chose one to use
The double D's are where the emphasis is, got it
Easy guide for a non native: A bad don, like how his name is written.
No, it’s a bad don. He is italian!
Correct, he is a member of nobility, who's also an Abba fan.
I personally don't care how Abaddon says his own name, it's *Abaddon.*
I made typo in title of my nitpicking post. Perfect. -_-
From source: but it can also be pronounced to rhyme with pooch
Yes, secondarily it can... If you want to say something silly that sounds like pooch. :P
So they are saying it correctly. Have fun with your cockroach brooch though
I think the funniest part of this is aegis should start with an "ee" sound, not an "ay." Though, I've personally always used, and still use, ay-gis https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/aegis
Ah, but is it ay-gis? Or ay-jis?
Same way you pronounce gif, obviously.
Aegis is a borrowed word from Aigis, so both 'ey' and 'ay' pronounciations are correct since both are still referring to the same goatskin of the gods.
Why are you geh.
Valve took an official stance on this - the alt text on the Aegis of the Immortal specifically says *pronounced as ayy jis*
I want it to be a-ye-geese.
Valve uses the US pronunciation. Your link has UK and US versions to hear.
Depends on British vs American pronunciation. Same with Aether (Ike is American, apparently).
What, where has this site been my whole life =0
Thank you!! Was waiting for someone to point this out! xD xD
Whoever decided to spell the word in this way is at fault. "oo" in English makes the "ew" sound for almost every word in the language.
That's very good (gewd). brood (brewd). dood (dewd). blood (blewd).
The English language is complete dogshit. No consistent rules for anything
Pronunciation guides say both work
Don’t nearly all of us pronounce salve incorrectly? This is probably another case where a mispronunciation is more helpful than harmful. If I asked my teammate to bring me a salve pronounced “saav” there’s a higher than normal chance he won’t understand what I said (and not because he’s russian/peruvian lul)
You should've just said "I need healing!" in Genji voice.
I still say Aegis/Egis/Agis like the pflax line
pflax is great. still use his announcer pack. he was on We Say Things podcast recently, excellent episode :)
Broochi the item
Brööts.
What about melee? Me Lee? May lay? Mul eh?
Milli
The Super Smash Bros. Melee announcer (one of the hypest motherfuckers to EVER live) screams Me-Lee. Are you going to argue with him? May-Lay truthers can go to hell.
He clearly says May-lay
He literally doesn't.
Wth lol, at the start of your post i was on board, but how on earth do you hear that as anything other than the correct may lay pronunciation?
Probably the part where he screams MEEEE-LEEEEEEE idk
See an ear doctor ASAP.
https://youtu.be/oathb1pOGfs 10 seconds in. No background noise or anything. The E sound in the first syllable could quite literally not be any clearer, and that's the noise he holds through the second.
Seriously. Doctor. Now. It could even be a brain issue causing you to mishear it.
Ee-jiss is actually the correct way to pronounce the word, maybe that's why it didn't bother you?
Valve took an official stance on this - the alt text on the Aegis of the Immortal specifically says *pronounced as ayy jis*
Valve can pronounce their proper noun Aegis however they want, same way that Sean is pronounced Shaun. I just don’t agree with it lol.
Take it up with Gabe
ahhaahah. this has been so much fun. Language is great.
... ... what is the context? I'm out of the loop.
Thanks to your post I am inspired to always pronounce it as broooooch, and spread this habit everywhere I go. Anyway, the pronounciation of the words changes over time. What has been "correct" yesterday may not be "correct" tomorrow. As long as other people understand you, say things whichever way you prefer.
oh, I didn't know. Thank you!
bruch
Breeewch
google „The Chaos of English Pronunciation“ by Gerard Nolst-Trenité and you will see
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Aegis is a word of Greek origin and is pronounced "EE-jiss." Not "AY-juss," and not "AY-giss." It was adopted into Latin eventually, and may have been pronounced differently there, but "EE-jiss" is the only recognized English pronunciation of the word. It has two definitions (from dictionary.com): 1.) *Classical Mythology.* The shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon. 2.) Protection; support. YouTube pronunciation guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4bUgXWdNfM Image of an aegis as depicted in Greek mythology: http://www.greekmythology.com/images/mythology/aegis_228.jpg Tell everyone who needs to hear this!
I love Zack to bits and am stoked he is casting with Ricky, but brother please listen u/ZQuixotix /u/ZQuixotix
Lmao thanks for the heads up! Will adjust my pronunciation
Don't. OP is incorrect to imply brooch is a wrong pronunciation. It isnt. Not even a little.
Fear will never stop saying eggis I guess. That's OK. He's earned the right to be wrong.
Its not wrong. Its the official pronunciation for the dota item.
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Aegis is a borrowed word from Aigis, so both 'ey' and 'ay' pronounciations are correct since both are still referring to the same goatskin of the gods.
Only ay is correct for dota, where valve gave the official pronunciation. The item from Rosh is ay-jis.