How the heck do you pronounce your NS names? (II)

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

In an effort to do a lighthearted thread (because fuck you 2020 and the elections, that’s why) and because OP gets curious, felt and wanted to ask NS a very non-pivotal set of questions. It’s a thing, maybe it fosters inclusivity, community and we do have several new posters meandering around with peculiar names. So, this.

Like stated, OP gets curious. Comes with being a “cat with internet access”. Therefore, individually, how in hell do you pronounce your nation names? You can also detail why you chose that name if you want. Does it has a meaningful origin for you? Or did you just madly typed something random et voilà!, an NS nation gets birthed?

To start, my NS name is taken from a manga called “Loveless”, by Kouga Yun. The way I pronounce it, Japan don’t mecha kill me, is along the lines of “Nah-nah-zu noh Su-ki”. Yes, I am aware of the way the Japanese pronounce the -tsu. The name is nothing special. I was reading the manga at the time of my nation creation and... lacked inspiration and inventiveness so just used the manga for an idea.

Your turn.

[Dominioan]

I hate my nation name. So its pronounced just like "dominion", which is where it comes from. I wanted to call it dominion because I though it sounded cool, but it was taken. So I added an "a", so now its this.

[Bala Mantre]

In an effort to do a lighthearted thread (because fuck you 2020 and the elections, that’s why) and because OP gets curious, felt and wanted to ask NS a very non-pivotal set of questions. It’s a thing, maybe it fosters inclusivity, community and we do have several new posters meandering around with peculiar names. So, this.

Like stated, OP gets curious. Comes with being a “cat with internet access”. Therefore, individually, how in hell do you pronounce your nation names? You can also detailed why you chose that name if you want. Does it has a meaningful origin for you? Or did you just madly typed something random et voilà!, anNS nation gets birthed?

To start, my NS name is taken from a manga called “Loveless”, by Kouga Yun. The way I pronounce it, Japan don’t mecha kill me, is along the lines of “Nah-nah-zu noh Su-ki”. Yes, I am aware that the of the way the Japanese pronounce the -tsu. The name is nothing special. I was reading the manga at the time of my nation creation and... lacked inspiration and inventiveness so just used the manga for an idea.

Your turn.

My nations way to say, is {Bah-Lah} {Man-Treh}
It sounds Hindu ik
But it isnt

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

"The Cosmic Mainframe" is pronounced "Albin."

My WA nation's name, "Guaylandia" is also pronounced "Albin," or alternately "gway-land-ee-uh."

(/s)

[Mzeusia]

Mzeusia is pronounced Muh-Zeus-ee-uh. As for how it was chosen, that shall forever remain a secret.

[Rwekazaland]

Mzeusia is pronounced Muh-Zeus-ee-uh. As for how it was chosen, that shall forever remain a secret.

Oh hi mzeuia. Long time no see.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I hate my nation name. So its pronounced just like "dominion", which is where it comes from. I wanted to call it dominion because I though it sounded cool, but it was taken. So I added an "a", so now its this.

There are quite a few posters that encounter that dilemma, yeah. “Hey I wanna name it X... oh fuck. It’s taken.”

Mzeusia is pronounced Muh-Zeus-ee-uh. As for how it was chosen, that shall forever remain a secret.

Hermetic shenanigas shall not be tolerated!

Nah, I kid. I expected it would be pronounced something like “Mesiah”, and I was obviously wrong.

[Rwekazaland]

Anyways.
Its like this Rwe kaza (like the a sounds like an uh so like R-we(Just like We)kaz(Like sounds kind of like cuz but caz) A

[Dominioan]

I hate my nation name. So its pronounced just like "dominion", which is where it comes from. I wanted to call it dominion because I though it sounded cool, but it was taken. So I added an "a", so now its this.

There are quite a few posters that encounter that dilemma, yeah. “Hey I wanna name it X... oh fuck. It’s taken.”

Mzeusia is pronounced Muh-Zeus-ee-uh. As for how it was chosen, that shall forever remain a secret.

Hermetic shenanigas shall not be tolerated!

Nah, I kid. I expected it would be pronounced something like “Mesiah”, and I was obviously wrong.

And the worst part is, it doesn't even fit with my nation canon anymore. I tend to just not use it in factbooks, although sometimes I do, and it gets mixed up.

[Bala Mantre]

I hate my nation name. So its pronounced just like "dominion", which is where it comes from. I wanted to call it dominion because I though it sounded cool, but it was taken. So I added an "a", so now its this.

There are quite a few posters that encounter that dilemma, yeah. “Hey I wanna name it X... oh fuck. It’s taken.”

Mzeusia is pronounced Muh-Zeus-ee-uh. As for how it was chosen, that shall forever remain a secret.

Hermetic shenanigas shall not be tolerated!

Nah, I kid. I expected it would be pronounced something like “Mesiah”, and I was obviously wrong.

My name was easy to pronounce no?
Also my name came across on my fifth account when I randomized and saw Bala so I was like eh what the hell why not?
So I put Mantre on the endand bamb!

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Anyways.
Its like this Rwe kaza (like the a sounds like an uh so like R-we(Just like We)kaz(Like sounds kind of like cuz but caz) A

Now yours I wouldn’t have known how to say.

[Megistos]

Megistos

Meg-is-toes

Or

Magic-toast

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

There are quite a few posters that encounter that dilemma, yeah. “Hey I wanna name it X... oh fuck. It’s taken.”



Hermetic shenanigas shall not be tolerated!

Nah, I kid. I expected it would be pronounced something like “Mesiah”, and I was obviously wrong.

My name was easy to pronounce no?
Also my name came across on my fifth account when I randomized and saw Bala so I was like eh what the hell why not?
So I put Mantre on the endand bamb!

At least it is to me. I say it as written.

[Fartsniffage]

It's pronounced "Oh Captain, my Captain".

I'm amazed how often people get it wrong though.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

There are quite a few posters that encounter that dilemma, yeah. “Hey I wanna name it X... oh fuck. It’s taken.”



Hermetic shenanigas shall not be tolerated!

Nah, I kid. I expected it would be pronounced something like “Mesiah”, and I was obviously wrong.

And the worst part is, it doesn't even fit with my nation canon anymore. I tend to just not use it in factbooks, although sometimes I do, and it gets mixed up.

I’ve seen posters who just change names in game, and then let it be known on their signature.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

It's pronounced "Oh Captain, my Captain".

I'm amazed how often people get it wrong though.

I just call you Mister Sniffage.

[Commanarme]

Commañarme
The n has a tilde.

[The Blaatschapen]

The 'the' just like the 'the' in English.

'Blaatschapen' just like you would say it in Dutch.

Nothing special, all fairly simple. If you know Dutch (and English) that is.

[Viciebskaja]

Vee-sheb-sky-yah.

This name is actually taken from an RL place name (the latinized Belarusian name for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitebsk_Region), but I've distanced from actually using that RL place in my nation's canon. Plus, the way I personally pronounce Viciebskaja is different from the actual way to pronounce it in Belarusian.

I would change my NS name if I could, just because I don't really like having an IRL place associated with my nation. Although, I don't think anyone has noticed that Viciebskaja is an IRL place name other than me... (and I guess now everyone who sees this thread because I revealed it). Plus Viciebskaja is sort of a lengthy name (which is why I prefer being called Vic when I'm not roleplaying as my nation).

[Major-Tom]

Uhhhh idk like Major Tom I guess, the hyphen isn't silent though, you gotta spell that whole bitch out.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

The 'the' just like the 'the' in English.

'Blaatschapen' just like you would say it in Dutch.

Nothing special, all fairly simple. If you know Dutch (and English) that is.

Baaaaa-sicaly easy to say.

Commañarme
The n has a tilde.

Commañarme then.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Vee-sheb-sky-yah.

This name is actually taken from an RL place name (the latinized Belarusian name for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitebsk_Region), but I've distanced from actually using that RL place in my nation's canon. Plus, the way I personally pronounce Viciebskaja is different from the actual way to pronounce it in Belarusian.

I would change my NS name if I could, just because I don't really like having an IRL place associated with my nation. Although, I don't think anyone has noticed that Viciebskaja is an IRL place name other than me... (and I guess now everyone who sees this thread because I revealed it). Plus Viciebskaja is sort of a lengthy name (which is why I prefer being called Vic when I'm not roleplaying as my nation).

I honestly had no idea there’s an actual place with the name. *nod*

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

Imma tag this for later, when I properly implement IPA symbols.

[Voxija]

I am Voxija. It is pronounced Vo (o as in officer) shi (the I that sounds like EE) ya.

Or Vawsheeya.

[Ellbonnia]

My nation's name is pronounced "El-bone-y-ah", with a long "o" and the "i" being pronounced separately from the "a"; it should not be pronounced like "El-bon-y-ah" with a short "o" or "El-bone-ya".
It should especially not be pronounced like "El-bon-ya".