What is "Prius" Exactly ?!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Astrotoy7, Dec 23, 2005.

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  1. Manksgloob

    Manksgloob Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Oxo @ Dec 23 2005, 12:45 PM) [snapback]178173[/snapback]</div>
    Well, from what I've been hearing from English folk* (perhaps even yourself) Prius rhymes with "try us."

    Pry us.

    *: Namely the presenter trio from Top Gear.
     
    #21 Manksgloob, Jun 6, 2006
  2. brandon

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    Yeah, that's quite pet peeve for me. I feel overly-compelled to correct people who can't pronounce it right. Not sure why.

    Pree-us.
     
    #22 brandon, Jun 6, 2006
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