Modern IPA: ádɪdas. Traditional IPA: ˈædɪdæs. 3 syllables: "AD" + "i" + "das"
When you say the word "Adidas," do you pronounce it "Ah-DEE-das"? Well, I hate to tell you this, but nope, that's not it. Sorry, buddy. Adidas is actually pronounced "Ah-dih-dahh," according to a new video from the Today show.
It's pronounced "AH-dee-dahs," with emphasis on the first syllable. The brand is derived from the name of German founder Adolf Dassler. If you're American, you're probably pronouncing the sneaker brand Adidas as "Ah-DEE-dus." That's completely wrong — it's pronounced "AH-dee-dahs."
Runners: this is what Australians call their sneakers or trainers.
Sweaters and Jumpers are the same things. Depending on which country you are from, you may use the term, woollen sweater, wool jumper, pullover or jersey – they can all be used when referring to a wool jumper, woollen jumper Australia, knitwear Australia or woollen sweaters.
Nike: nai-key
Nike chairman Phillip Knight confirmed the official pronunciation of the sportswear brand in a letter in 2014 after two fans asked him to circle the correct phonetic spelling of the word. The company name was inspired by Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.
Americans have been mispronouncing "Adidas" since at least 1986, when Run-D.M.C made the brand famous Stateside with "My Adidas." The hip-hop group and most Americans say the brand name by emphasizing the second syllable: ah-DEE-das. Germans, Brits, and other Europeans emphasize the first syllable: AH-dee-das.
Adidas Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adidas AG, a Germany-based shoe, clothing and accessories designer and manufacturer.
The early years. Every great story has a beginning. This one started in a small town in Bavaria, Germany. After starting out in his mother's wash kitchen, Adi Dassler registered the 'Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik' in 1924 and embarked on his mission to provide athletes with the best possible equipment.
Russia Looking for New Kit Supplier
In a comical turn of events, the RUF only now stated they will "refuse to wear the German brand's equipment". We will refuse to wear the German brand's equipment “We can say with confidence that in 2023 we will not have an Adidas uniform,” RFU President Dyukov said.
Adidas said it would suspend sales in Russia, cutting 1 percent from its expected revenue growth this year. The company has about 500 stores in Russia and the former Soviet states. British American Tobacco said its was exiting its Russian business.
“It's pronounced JIF, not GIF.” Just like the peanut butter. “The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations,” Wilhite told The New York Times. “They are wrong. It is a soft 'G,' pronounced 'jif.
Those in America, for example, might pronounce it with a long "e", whilst those in the UK might pronounce it with a singular syllable to rhyme with "bike".
"Knickers" can also refer to male underwear, while the word panties generally refers only to female underwear. In Australia, male underpants are often referred to as "undies", although the word can also refer to panties.
Spud. a potato. Spunk. a good looking person of either sex. Sucked in.
It is called a singlet in Australia and New Zealand, and a banian or banyan in the Indian Subcontinent. In addition to athletic usage, tank tops have traditionally been used as undershirts, especially with suits and dress shirts.