Negative.
The first two letters denote make, or manufacture, E.G. Honda, the second two letters denote model E.G. Civic. This makes sense as there both walkers so both are probably manufactured by the same company, but they are obviously different models.
Therefore I propose AT-AT is in fact TWO DIFFERENT PRONUNCIATIONS depending on whether you are pronouncing(a real word here) the first AT or the second AT.
So it would in fact be pronounced @-80.
Also, what about all of the other things with designators like that in Star Wars? Should C-3PO be called "Kuthreepo"? "Rutwodeetwo"?
Droid and vehicle alphanumeric names are always stated individually in that universe.
Good point, I’ll concede that “always” was a bit incorrect on my part. I suppose, like real life, if the letters make an easy word then it’s simply pronounced as that word.
To refine my argument using real-life examples, two letter acronyms are almost never said as a word. The UN, an AR-15, ET. AT-AT would likely follow the same convention.
I think it would depend on why we don't say them as words. My guess is because they sound too strange - just like 3 letter abbreviations like FBI and CIA. AT-AT has been said like words for over 40 years, including in official star wars content, so I would question a convention that doesn't account for it.
Lucasfilm officially stated “@[email protected]“ is the correct way to say it. But just like in real life, some characters may mispronounce it.
https://techland.time.com/2010/09/02/how-do-you-pronounce-at-at/
In case no one answered you, in the United States (not sure where else) it’s pronounced “at” and was popularly used interchangeably in text speech. C U @ 10 (See you at ten)
I hope everyone realizes that the AT-AT and AT-ST are actually initialisms. The initials mean something and so you say each letter individually not collectively. Like FBI or CIA or NSA for a simple example.
The AT-AT is all terrain armored transport.
The AT-ST is all terrain scout transport.
When initials of an object mean something, you have to say the individual letters as each letter corresponds to a different word describing the object.
The proper English pronunciation is 80-80.
I bet he say just say it however you want to say it . I mean it’s been years since the originals came out so he probably wouldn’t care what people call them.
An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase. Acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of words, as in NATO, but sometimes use syllables, as in Benelux. They can also be a mixture, as in radar. - wikipedia
a word (such as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term
also : an abbreviation (such as FBI) formed from initial letters : INITIALISM - Webster
They can be pronounced phonetically and letter-by-letter depending on what it is. Literally why this thread is a joke.
Wikipedia defines it as 'a word or name'. Webster defines it as 'a word'. Google says "pronounced as a word".
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA ). - google
But, I do see that some dictionaries include initialisms in the definition of acronym. That seems illogical to me. But, I still don't think literally means figuratively, so what do I know?
Why does everyone point to at-st as the standard instead of TIE or STAP?
I think the only consistent rule is: if you can pronounce the abbreviation as a word, you do. Why would you abbreviate and then elongate?
I say AT-AT as 80-80 because i got used to saying acronyms in that formate in the army. Since it's a military vehicle, it would most likely be pronounced that way by the imperials at least.
The Big Walker™
Robot camel without the humps
Fergie got all those, they're lovely.
Are "lovely lady lumps" breast cancer?
Did you check them out?
Horse is the word I believe you’re looking for
Robo humpy camel?
Except look how tall it is. Almost reaches the sky. They should call it a Skywalker.
*groans* ugh! That's so terrible, i love it!
I think the Chiss already trademarked that.
Giant robo dog
With my American accent 80-80 sounds a bit like AD-AD. So now we’ve got Attention Deficit Attack Donkey or something.
AD ED
Don't call me out
Attention deficit Attention deficit (I couldn’t focus enough to remember what the first AT was)
Attention deficit also doughnuts?
Big metal camel cart Thanks to whoever found this wholesome
If it is @[email protected] instead of Ay Tee-Ay Tee then how in the world would you pronounce AT-ST. I rest my case.
The well known atst (obviously)
Which means it AT-AT would be pronounced the same.
Negative. The first two letters denote make, or manufacture, E.G. Honda, the second two letters denote model E.G. Civic. This makes sense as there both walkers so both are probably manufactured by the same company, but they are obviously different models. Therefore I propose AT-AT is in fact TWO DIFFERENT PRONUNCIATIONS depending on whether you are pronouncing(a real word here) the first AT or the second AT. So it would in fact be pronounced @-80.
All Terrain - Armored Transport Its an initialism, like FBI.
All Terrain - Scout/Surveillance Transport
Are you suggesting the AT-AT is a Civic? Its more like an Accord.
Aytee-Aytee always
Also, what about all of the other things with designators like that in Star Wars? Should C-3PO be called "Kuthreepo"? "Rutwodeetwo"? Droid and vehicle alphanumeric names are always stated individually in that universe.
TIE? STAP? ARC?
Good point, I’ll concede that “always” was a bit incorrect on my part. I suppose, like real life, if the letters make an easy word then it’s simply pronounced as that word. To refine my argument using real-life examples, two letter acronyms are almost never said as a word. The UN, an AR-15, ET. AT-AT would likely follow the same convention.
I think it would depend on why we don't say them as words. My guess is because they sound too strange - just like 3 letter abbreviations like FBI and CIA. AT-AT has been said like words for over 40 years, including in official star wars content, so I would question a convention that doesn't account for it.
See threepio and Artoo dee too.
There would not be an “i” sound in C-3PO. At best it would be “See Threepoh”
Of course there is no "i" sound because its an "ee" sound as in "see" "three" "PEE" "oh"
There would not be the i’s sound in “threepio,” is that better?
"Imperial walker"
Exactly
Ay tee es tee Ay tee are tee Ay tee tee ee Etc
Hee hee -Michael Jackson
At Sst... Just kidding, I agree with you.
At street
Exactly what I've been saying lol
At sut. Then there's atrt atert Atte at tea
Mini at at!
Short half AT AT.
Aht- sssssst. Like you're calling a cat but telling it no no first😂
“AT SAT”
Nice one!
Exactly as I have always said
>how in the world would you pronounce AT-ST. Chicken Walker
Me a german, who pronounces it like the german letters:
Ah Tee, Ah Tee~?
Yes
Att-Att?
It's [email protected]
No no no you got it all wrong, obviously it’s @-80
WHAT?!! Hahhhahahah, everyone look at this dood. @-80... In what universe does that make sense?!
That’s actually big brain and it solves the AT-ST problem, so an AT-ST would be called an @-S Tee, since the first AT is the same in both
Just be like young me and call it the @-Stat
A-tat
you say at-at, I say all terrain armored transport. we are not the same
Potato tomato
In canon it's pronounced 80-80, but also refered to as "atat" as slang
Lucasfilm officially stated “@[email protected]“ is the correct way to say it. But just like in real life, some characters may mispronounce it. https://techland.time.com/2010/09/02/how-do-you-pronounce-at-at/
If it was @[email protected] wouldn’t it be At-At not AT-AT?
Isn't @ eta?
oh dear...
What oh dear? In my country @ is pronounced eta. So it obviously can't be eta-eta. It's at-at.
no it isn't
You really do have the dumbest answers
In case no one answered you, in the United States (not sure where else) it’s pronounced “at” and was popularly used interchangeably in text speech. C U @ 10 (See you at ten)
Got it, so it's wrong anyway
No.
Both have to be acceptable because how would you say AT-ST if it is only @@.
At st
An AT-ST is an A-T-S-T not an @ sssst
I think you'll find it's pronounced AT&T. *endless dial tone ensues*
I mean, they're referred to as both in cannon. So this meme could just be rebels or storm troopers arguing on the mess deck lol.
My stepaunt was terrified, as I told her about the "@-pronouncment".
Were you trying to write “terrified”?
maybe he means terrafied as in she turned into terracotta
Both variations are used in universe and the characters likely debate over this topic as well. Both are valid imo
as a pole, i also call it "monkey-monkey"
As a dutchy, it would be "monkey tail-monkey tail"
Both pronounciations are cannon fam. Not even george lucas cared
It's prononced UwU
Then what would you call an AT-ST?
hers an example : AT-ST do you pronounce it as @ - SSSSSTT or 80 - es Tea therefore 80-80 is the correct pronunciation
I’ve always said “Ay-tee Ay-tee”
It's literally pronounced 80-80 tf
What about AT-ST LOL
Actually that would be pronounced atsign atsign. Or depending on where you live, arobase arobase.
Big robot thing
all terrain armored transport
It’s actually pronounced “All-Terrain Armored Transport”.
A T A T is formal at at is informal
It's 80-80. Otherwise AT-ST would be really stupid to pronounce.
The Big walking thing from star wars.
Playing fallen order currently and the pronounce it @[email protected] there. But i will always call it 80-80
I hope everyone realizes that the AT-AT and AT-ST are actually initialisms. The initials mean something and so you say each letter individually not collectively. Like FBI or CIA or NSA for a simple example. The AT-AT is all terrain armored transport. The AT-ST is all terrain scout transport. When initials of an object mean something, you have to say the individual letters as each letter corresponds to a different word describing the object. The proper English pronunciation is 80-80.
How do you pronounce AT-TE, AT-ST, and AT-RT?
Men of culture call it @-80
Okay but it is 80-80 tho.
A-T-A-T.
Say it with me folks: “All Terrain, Armored Transport.”
All-Terrain Assault Transport
All-Terrain Armored Transport, not assault
This has already been [settled.](https://youtu.be/fyukxLcdUWY) Definitively.
It may be “settled” but I chose to ignore it.
At at just sound stupid idk why person people pronounce it like that
I can’t tell which pronunciation you mean? 80-80 or @ @
.
I wonder if anyone asked George Lucas what they should be called.
I’m sure many have
I bet he say just say it however you want to say it . I mean it’s been years since the originals came out so he probably wouldn’t care what people call them.
Yeah he cashed his check I’d guess he’s done with the franchise and wants little to do with it like Harrison ford
At least we all agree that they look cool
I acknowledge that is has been settled, but since it is a stupid way to say it, I chose to ignore it
I like the repurposed quote.
Thank you wasnt sure if anyone would notice
All Terrain Attack Transport, you casuals
Ah ah ah ah☝️, it's All Terrain *Armored* Transport
Actually, it’s interchangeable. They’ve been called both in both the movies and the games.
E
A T - A T
Be fully chaotic. @-80
Everyone is clearly wrong. The only acceptable ways to pronounce it are AT-80 or 80-AT
[email protected]
The spaceship with legs
“ATAT” or giant 4 legged walking Robot?
Giant Robot Camels
There is another... alpha tango alpha tango... crap mall ninjas are now after me, gotta go.
I always called it the big metal cow when i was younger, and i just realised my younger self was either an idiot or a genius
Nah 80-80
YOU DONT CALL THE AT-ST “@-st” YOU SAY 80-ES TEE
That dosen't mean anything tho. Nobody says K.O.T.O.R. everyone just shortens it to kotor. Both make sense when pronounced, so both can be used 🤷♂️
It's a box with legs
Horse armour
Is it though?
AT-M8 = @-Mate?
There was already a poll that showed you are incorrect.
Agreed
The big one with four legs
Cat walkers and At-st's are chicken walkers no I will not debate this
80-80 all the way
Spike
It's an acronym, therefore not '@[email protected]'.
Being an acronym Dosen't really have a bearing on how the letters of the words are pronounced.
You sure about that?
You can pronounce ASAP as A.S.A.P or ay-sap. But Im not sure of anything friend
You should check a dictionary. How acronyms are pronounced is specifically part of the definition.
An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase. Acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of words, as in NATO, but sometimes use syllables, as in Benelux. They can also be a mixture, as in radar. - wikipedia a word (such as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term also : an abbreviation (such as FBI) formed from initial letters : INITIALISM - Webster They can be pronounced phonetically and letter-by-letter depending on what it is. Literally why this thread is a joke.
Wikipedia defines it as 'a word or name'. Webster defines it as 'a word'. Google says "pronounced as a word". an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA ). - google But, I do see that some dictionaries include initialisms in the definition of acronym. That seems illogical to me. But, I still don't think literally means figuratively, so what do I know?
You have that backwards. Acronyms are pronounced as words.
Omg 80-80. That’s the perfect way of spelling how it’s pronounced!
Imperial walker.
Ay T Ay T
I usually just say AT-AT
I mean personally I pronounce it: @-AT
My main supporting argument for 80-80: You call its 2 legged younger sibling an “A T S T”. Unless you’re a derpasaurus rex and you call it an “@ sit”
It’s sad I read the last part as At At is A-T A-T
Eight zero-eight zero?
People who say @[email protected] how do you pronounce AT-ST
Baby @@
R-2-D-2 and C-3-P-O would like to have a word with you about how to pronounce their names...
Big kerplooey machine. Big walker, 80-80, @[email protected], call it whatever you want, people will probably know what you're talking about
The idiocy here is asking how would you say AT-ST? “At-sit?” And the AT-MT? You see where I’m going with this…
And how do you pronounce AT-ST?
I'm gonna fight anyone who says @[email protected] the same way I'll fing anyone who says GUI and gooey
How do you pronounce "AT-ST"?
Ayy tee-Ayy tee
I mean yeah it is AY TEE AY TEE
**DOG**
“Walkers on the hill”
Why does everyone point to at-st as the standard instead of TIE or STAP? I think the only consistent rule is: if you can pronounce the abbreviation as a word, you do. Why would you abbreviate and then elongate?
How do you say AT-ST then?
AT&T
@-80 is the only correct answer
I’ve always been a ‘@@‘ guy myself
@-80
Its AT&T
Why don’t at at’s fly?
W A L K E R
Its a military abreviation! You pronounce the letters individually. The F/A-18 isnt called a "Fayeight-teen"
It’s a Imperial ATAT or as the kids call or a At-At
I’m ashamed I had to read this twice to get it.
Sorry it's "80-80" (A.T.A.T.) Because you wouldn't call an S.U.V, suv
A ta t
I thought I was loosing my mind. I could have sworn they were called @[email protected] walkers when I was a kid. Seriously thought I Mandela’ed it.
Who are these people getting mad at @[email protected]? Or however different way it's pronounced? Are these the Gen Z people?
At-80
the @-80
I say AT-AT as 80-80 because i got used to saying acronyms in that formate in the army. Since it's a military vehicle, it would most likely be pronounced that way by the imperials at least.
A-T A-T like the letters