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To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:48 am
by TroutCowboy
Without giving away my preference, help me settle a bet with a friend. What is the proper pronunciation for a Rapala lure?
I learned to fish from my grandfather and I just picked up how he pronounced it. I'd be curious to know how many different versions we have out there? Maybe a moderator could set it up as a poll?
1) ruh-PAH-luh (emphasis on 2nd syllable)
2) RA-puh-luh (emphasis on 1st syllable)
3) ???
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:54 am
by kevinb
TroutCowboy wrote:Without giving away my preference, help me settle a bet with a friend. What is the proper pronunciation for a Rapala lure?
I learned to fish from my grandfather and I just picked up how he pronounced it. I'd be curious to know how many different versions we have out there? Maybe a moderator could set it up as a poll?
1) ruh-PAH-luh (emphasis on 2nd syllable)
2) RA-puh-luh (emphasis on 1st syllable)
3) ???
I like ruh-pah-luh
but I often try to sound cool and just say....Raps:-$
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:06 am
by Aaron
You both lose.
It's pronounced like this:
Rap-a-la.
Rapala Frequently Asked Questions
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:13 am
by TroutCowboy
Aaron wrote:
It's pronounced like this:
Rap-a-la.
I think I just did a poor job of writing out the pronunciation of #2. Thanks for the link to Rapala. I knew the official pronunciation, but like my buddy swears by, that's not how you hear it out on the lake. I'd be curious to see if there are any more votes one way or the other.
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:04 am
by kevinb
ra' pel a rolls off the tongue easier when you've been polishing bottles away. :rambo:
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:13 am
by Aaron
As for how "I" pronounce it.. I say Ruh Paah Luh.. like #1.
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:54 am
by bassmasterderek
#1
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:43 pm
by fishnislife
This should answer all your questions!
The greatest commercial ever! The Fisherman's Prayer.
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Rapala made this commercial, so I don't think they would pronounce their own product wrong.
fishnislife
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:22 pm
by skimpy
[quote="fishnislife"]This should answer all your questions!
The greatest commercial ever! The Fisherman's Prayer.
_nMOP3GR8YA
That is one of the best commercials... Most people do say Ra-Pal-a, but it is pronounced Rap-a-la !!!
RE:To-MAY-to, to-MAH-to. Ra-PAH-luh, RA-puh-luh.
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:26 pm
by hookorcrook
That is the best commercial ever. Awesome.
