Pronunciation...

Padowan · 12th October 2005, 11:01

Whenever I see anyone writing "O2PTIMA", I am automatically pronouncing the 2, and saying to myself "Oh-toop-timma", or is it supposed to have a silent 2?

***caveseeker7*** · 12th October 2005, 14:39

It's pronounced Optima, just taking a WAG, but the 2 was probably added to ® it.
But "Oh Tooptima" is just so much more fun ...

Janos · 12th October 2005, 15:16

Shirely the p is silent as in ptolomy.

So it's Oh-too tima

Janos

surgeondress · 12th October 2005, 16:47

The "p" is silent?

Maybe if the unit was built in Europe...

I agree with caveseeker7...3 syllables "Opt-i-ma".

Have fun!

chris

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Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 598	Shirely the p is silent as in ptolomy. So it's Oh-too tima Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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surgeondress New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 38	The "p" is silent? Maybe if the unit was built in Europe... I agree with caveseeker7...3 syllables "Opt-i-ma". Have fun! chris
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