Eddie Stobart pronunciation
Ian Jackson
Stow-on-the-Wold) - 'bart' (as in Bart Simpson). However, about a year
ago, on BBC Radio 4, in a documentary about the family and company, it
was distinctly pointed out that it was pronounced 'Stobbart'.
I'm presently watching TV, Channel 5's 'Eddie Stobart: Trucks and
Trailers'. Throughout the whole programme, the presenter and others are
repeatedly saying 'Stow-bart'. The only evidence I can find that it IS
'Stow-bart' is here:
<http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QgD4hUowlycJ:www.fa
cebook.com/group.php%3Fgid%3D130115370152+%22eddie+stobart%22%2Bpronuncia
tion&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk>
[It's on the left, under 'Information', and 'read more']
However, it's not all that authoritative.
If I was one of the Stobart family, I would be rather annoyed if someone
made an hour-long TV documentary about the family firm, and every time,
got the pronunciation of the name wrong. Could it be that they have
simply caved in under the weight of public opinion?
--
Ian
The Peeler
Normally, the double "bb" is needed for a short "o" sound, but
ultimately it is up to the family to decide on the pronunciation.
Adrian
sounding much like they were saying:
> If I was one of the Stobart family, I would be rather annoyed if someone
> made an hour-long TV documentary about the family firm, and every time,
> got the pronunciation of the name wrong. Could it be that they have
> simply caved in under the weight of public opinion?
I think they've probably decided it's an incredibly small price to pay
for the publicity. If they even give the slightest toss.
Ian
> Ian Jackson <ianREMOVETHISjack...@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> gurgled happily,
They're a Cumbrian family. Bugger all difference in the Carlisle
pronunciations of Stobbart and Stoebart.
Ian
GT
news:xZTn50OO...@g3ohx.demon.co.uk...
>I had always assumed that 'Stobart' was pronounced 'Stow' (as in
>Stow-on-the-Wold) - 'bart' (as in Bart Simpson). However, about a year ago,
>on BBC Radio 4, in a documentary about the family and company, it was
>distinctly pointed out that it was pronounced 'Stobbart'.
I say potato and you say potarto
I say tomato and you say tomarto
I say newcastle and you say new-cAstle
Regional accents differ and pronunciations vary. Eddie Stobbart is based in
Carlisle, but I don't suppose they mind too much if a southerner pronounces
their name differently.
Elder
> Regional accents differ and pronunciations vary. Eddie Stobbart is based in
> Carlisle, but I don't suppose they mind too much if a southerner pronounces
> their name differently.
>
As long as the incorrect pronunciation is declaring they have the
contract ;)
--
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GeoffC
Ahh, like Robert ??
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Geoff
The Peeler
wrote:
Exactly like that. You don't pronounce it "Robbert", do you?
Brimstone
"The Peeler" <peeli...@invalid.admin> wrote in message
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Nor like "Rowbert".
GeoffC
Certainly do, I'm not French y'know.
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Geoff
The Peeler
No, like "Robert".
JNugent
The name "Stobart" is found in the UK too. There's a well-known London female
jazz saxophonist named Kathy Stobart. I've never heard anyone pronounce her
name as anything other than "Stow-bart".
Just a thought: if a Spanish haulier was called "Jones", would we be expected
to pronounce it "Hone-ays"?
JNugent
Hmmm...
I seem to have got Stobart and Dentressangle mixed up.
Brimstone
"JNugent" <jenni...@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
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> I seem to have got Stobart and Dentressangle mixed up.
>
How does one set about doing that?
JNugent
You have to start by not being all that interested in hauliers, but vaguely
aware of what you remember seeing out on the road.
Brimstone
OK, got that bit. What's next?
GeoffC
> "JNugent" <jenni...@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:8gffiq...@mid.individual.net...
>> On 28/09/2010 22:41, Brimstone wrote:
>>>
>>> "JNugent" <jenni...@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
>>> news:8gf47a...@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>>> I seem to have got Stobart and Dentressangle mixed up.
>>>>
>>> How does one set about doing that?
>>
>> You have to start by not being all that interested in hauliers, but
>> vaguely aware of what you remember seeing out on the road.
>
> OK, got that bit. What's next?
He doesn't pay attention when driving.
--
Geoff
JNugent
At least, not all that much to the names painted on lorries or vans.
It's an impression rather than a definite recollection. I dare say that some
as keen on noting all about them as railway enthusiasts are. But not me.