Wilshire Pronunciation

[Eagle 56]

Hey All, I haven’t been on here in a while, but yesterday I stumbled upon a new Cherry Wilshire P-90 while checking out a new (to me) music store. I was very impressed so I bought it. Here’s my question: is Wilshire pronounced Wil-shire (like in England), or Wil-shur (like the boulevard in Los Angeles)? I know it doesn’t really matter but I’m just curious. Thanks

 

[Darkness]

I call the street in LA wil-shire if that makes things worse.

I've been thinking all day why do people say "ki-yo-tee" instead of co-yo-teh.

 

[Eagle 56]

I call the street in LA wil-shire if that makes things worse.

I've been thinking all day why do people say "ki-yo-tee" instead of co-yo-teh.

I suppose you’re right - many years ago I lived out there and come to think about it I have heard it both ways. I suppose it’s going to play & sound the same whichever way I pronounce it!

 

[syco]

Hey All, I haven’t been on here in a while, but yesterday I stumbled upon a new Cherry Wilshire P-90 while checking out a new (to me) music store. I was very impressed so I bought it. Here’s my question: is Wilshire pronounced Wil-shire (like in England), or Wil-shur (like the boulevard in Los Angeles)? I know it doesn’t really matter but I’m just curious. Thanks

Oklahoma pronunciation = Wul - shur

 

[BGood]

Like a hobbit would.

 

[Raiyn]

Wil-shur (like the boulevard in Los Angeles)

This. I'm not British, nor a Hobbit.

 

[syco]

Like a hobbit would.

You speak Hobbitish ! So cool !

 

[Eagle 56]

This. I'm not British, nor a Hobbit.

That’s what I feel is the one.

 

[Raiyn]

That’s what I feel is the one.

The other way is just wrong.

 

[Cozmik Cowboy]

I call the street in LA wil-shire if that makes things worse.

I've been thinking all day why do people say "ki-yo-tee" instead of co-yo-teh.

Or......

 

[soulman969]

I think one could pronounce it either way and still be correct.

I pronounce it Wil Shur.

 

[Davis Sharp]

This guy, on the OfficialEpiphone channel, says Wil-shur


This guy, also on the OfficialEpiphone channel, says Wil-shy-ur


Maybe just call it Willie. On second thought, people will ask you to post pictures of your

 

[Eagle 56]

This guy, on the OfficialEpiphone channel, says Wil-shur


This guy, also on the OfficialEpiphone channel, says Wil-shy-ur


Maybe just call it Willie. On second thought, people will ask you to post pictures of your

Thanks Davis, I thought of that too . I told my wife & she thought it would be funny to say “I’m going to go play with Willie for a while”!

 

[soulman969]

Wife; "What's up for tonight babe.

Hubby; "Big jam down at the club."

Wife; "You planning on going".

Hubby; "Yup, think I'll take my Willie out too".

Wife;

 

[Töñə ÇH@$əR]

Oklahoma pronunciation = Wul - shur

do they also say Warsh rag (wash rag) because that sounds like how ppl would say it here in ohio too?

 

[Eagle 56]

do they also say Warsh rag (wash rag) because that sounds like how ppl would say it here in ohio too?

Quite possible. I've lived within 120 miles of D.C. most of my life and have always pronounced it "Warshington"

 

[imnotcreative]

Willsheeray

 

[ThreeChordWonder]

Hey All, I haven’t been on here in a while, but yesterday I stumbled upon a new Cherry Wilshire P-90 while checking out a new (to me) music store. I was very impressed so I bought it. Here’s my question: is Wilshire pronounced Wil-shire (like in England), or Wil-shur (like the boulevard in Los Angeles)? I know it doesn’t really matter but I’m just curious. Thanks

It's WilTshire in England, with a t in the middle. And in Wiltshire they pronounce it Wilt-shur, not Wilt-shire. Same as in neighboring Hampshire (pronounced Hamp-shur, often with a silent h) where I grew up.

 

[syco]

do they also say Warsh rag (wash rag) because that sounds like how ppl would say it here in ohio too?

That and "warshing " machine .

 

[syco]

It's WilTshire in England, with a t in the middle. And in Wiltshire they pronounce it Wilt-shur, not Wilt-shire. Same as in neighboring Hampshire (pronounced Hamp-shur, often with a silent h) where I grew up.

The "T" is silent since that mishap in Boston !! I'm Bri ish !