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Pronunciation question?
  
 
Posted: Jan 7, 2010

Over the course of reading and then explaining the Loebner Prize I’ve realized that I pronounce Mr. Loebner’s differently each time. =)

1) Leeb-ner
2) Lube-ner
3) Loib-ner

I know this may be trivial…but can someone please tell me the correct pronunciation?

Thanks,
Chuck
 

 
Posted: Jan 8, 2010
   [ # 1 ]

I pronounce it Lobe (rhymes with toe)  ner
 

 
Posted: Jan 8, 2010
   [ # 2 ]

Hi,
Thanks for the clarification Mr. “Lobe-ner”. 

Regards,
Chuck
 

 
Posted: Jan 10, 2010
   [ # 3 ]

And it’s Dr Loebner, actually.  wink

David
 

 
Posted: Jan 10, 2010
   [ # 4 ]

@David: we’ll working on an improved account system which allows people to enter their academic credentials. Coming up!
 

 
Posted: Jan 10, 2010
   [ # 5 ]

Hi David,

And it’s Dr Loebner, actually.

Excellent point!  My apologizes to Dr. Loebner.

In South Carolina we frequently use terms of distinction such as “Bubba” or “Bo”. I thought for certain I was raising myself up by using"Mr.”. =)

Regards,
Chuck
 

 
Posted: Feb 10, 2010
   [ # 6 ]
Chuck Bolin - Jan 7, 2010:

I know this may be trivial…but can someone please tell me the correct pronunciation?

This question got an authoritative answer for english. For german, I’d like to cite Goethe [ˈɡøːtə]

Ich habe keinen Namen Dafür! Gefühl ist alles; Name ist Schall und Rauch.

Please call the doctor. wink

Richard

PS: Just kidding. I’m just testing the forum for its ability to withstand various unicode atrocities. Also I’m testing the participants for their ability to withstand my…
 

 
Posted: Feb 10, 2010
   [ # 7 ]

Welcome to Robitron Forum Richard grin
 

 
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