Settle a dispute: How do you pronounce Nike?

[murphy55d]

Ok, I know I am right, but I am hoping to find some sort of official confirmation.

I say it is Nik-E, with the e pronounced. A couple people I know are convinced it is Nike(like bike).

Who is right? The only time i can remember hearing it pronounced BY nike in a commercial is in the movie Rainman. (air alpha force!)

thoughts?

 

[PanzerIV]

I say it like Nye-kee.

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

 

[Vortex22]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

Yep.

 

[yukichigai]

Nye-kee. Commercials made by the company have even said it, so I'm wondering why it's being disputed.

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

Anyone who doesn't say it this way is wrong.

 

[BigSmooth]

The E is pronounced, I can assure you. Call any of their 800 numbers and see what they say.

 

[new2AMD]

Is this for real? How can people go thru life without hearing the company Nike ever pronounced?

 

[murphy55d]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth
The E is pronounced, I can assure you. Call any of their 800 numbers and see what they say.

Excellent idea. Thanks.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: DanJ

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

Anyone who doesn't say it this way is wrong.

 

[CPA]

Those couple of people you know are morons.

 

[rubisco]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

 

[FoBoT]

it isn't like bike , dur-ralph

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Is Merriam-Webster official enough?

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Ok, I know I am right, but I am hoping to find some sort of official confirmation.

I say it is Nik-E, with the e pronounced. A couple people I know are convinced it is Nike(like bike).

Who is right? The only time i can remember hearing it pronounced BY nike in a commercial is in the movie Rainman. (air alpha force!)

thoughts?

With Nik-E practically in my backyard, I can definitely say that you are correct.

 

Ni - ke

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Roger Ni - ke

that seems right to me

 

[samgau]

Roger, your linky doesn't work....

 

[murphy55d]

Does anyone here know of anyone else who says it so it rhymes with bike?

 

[samgau]

Thats funny.... they work now..

 

Works fine for me and Anubis.

 

[Fiveohhh]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Roger
Works fine for me and Anubis.

yea worked fine here

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: MogulMonster

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
I say it like Nye-kee.

Agreed, but this thread should have a poll. WHERE'S THE POLL?! I WANT TO VOTE!!!

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Does anyone here know of anyone else who says it so it rhymes with bike?

Nope. I don't know anyone that stupid.

do you happen to work with mentally disabled people or something?