How do you pronounce "Rahzar?"

[CyberCubed]

Is it RAY-Zar or RAZ-ar?

Sometimes the characters pronounce his name one way or the other. In the Nick episode "Vision Quest" Mikey said "Raz-ar" and so did April in one scene in TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze.

Yet other times characters call him, "RAY-zar" too.

What is the correct way?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

The 'h' makes me think RAZ-zar, but I personally have always gone with RAY-zar. It sounds better.

For the definitive answer you'd probably have to find whoever came up with the character and ask what the pronunciation is.

[Aaronardo]

Same as above. It looks like RAZ-ar, but it sounds better imo like RAY-zar.

[CyberCubed]

I thought it was supposed to be "RAY-zar" because it sounds like a razor, you know, the device people shave their beards with?

[Amaranthus]

I thought it was supposed to be "RAY-zar" because it sounds like a razor, you know, the device people shave their beards with?

I've been using razors the wrong way then.
Eh eh eh.

[Netkeeper]

Rah-zar.

You know. Like it's spelt.

[Prowler]

If it's in English I pronounce his name as "Rah-zar".

[Powder]

The 'h' makes me think RAZ-zar, but I personally have always gone with RAY-zar. It sounds better.

For the definitive answer you'd probably have to find whoever came up with the character and ask what the pronunciation is.

I too always said Ray-zar. Now I sometimes say Rah-zar like in the Nick series. I prolly alternate between the two unconsciously.

[sdp]

I like Rah-zar but I guess Ray-zar is ok. I guess it depends on the turtleverse we're talking about for the official name.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

It was originally Rah-zar in SotO, so I'd go with that.

[IndigoErth]

Another vote for Rah-zar.

Likewise I assume 'razor' was prob the inspiration, but Rah-zar also takes less effort to pronounce, even if the difference is minor, so not surprised if it's common.

[snake]

Rah-Zar. I like it better, but I've used RAY Zar before.

[Venom]

I say Rah-zar, like it was originally pronounced in SoTo, and again by Mike in the Nick show when he renamed Bradford.

[Azul35]

I Pronounce it as Rah-Zar, like in the Second Movie.
I think it sounds menacing.

[pennydreadful]

Another one for the "Rah-zar" camp here - SoTO shaped my opinion of how it should be pronounced.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

I have always said RAY-zar....pretty sure thats what shredder says too when he "announces" them

[Powder]

I have always said RAY-zar....pretty sure thats what shredder says too when he "announces" them

Correctomundo. & I followed suit, 'cause he named the character (in canon, anyway).

[pennydreadful]

Actually, that's a good point. I guess it's like how everyone pronounces "Leia" differently in Star Wars: A New Hope. :lol:

[ToTheNines]

I Pronounce it as Rah-Zar, like in the Second Movie.
I think it sounds menacing.

Another one for the "Rah-zar" camp here - SoTO shaped my opinion of how it should be pronounced.

But... they say Ray-zar in SotO...

[CyberCubed]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it was only April who called him, "Raz-ar" in TMNT II, while everyone else called him, "RAY-zar."

I remember people saying April mispronounced his name.

[pennydreadful]

There y'go. It's April's fault - she's led us astray. :lol: So it should technically be pronounced "Ray-zar", if we're going by Shredder's pronunciation, yes?

[ProactiveMan]

This is an interesting topic. I've always said "Ray-zar" but it seems odd that a name spelled Rahzar would be pronounced that way.

Tokka is interesting too. They say "Toe-car" but it looks like it should be "Tock-uh" based on the spelling.

[Netkeeper]

I seem to remember Rah-zar in SotO myself, oddly...

Don't make me rewatch it just to confirm this. :lol:

[Venom]

Someone should do a compilation vid on each time someone said "Rahzar" in SoTO!

[Leo656]

I would've liked to hear Shredder explain how he picked those dumb names, personally. :lol:

[Shark_Blade]

RAH- ZAR


Easy like a kindergartener's spelling bee. Other than that is just weird. *looks at thread* Where do those even come from... Ray zar? the hell..?

[Leo656]

Where do those even come from... Ray zar? the hell..?

...From the movie itself, where it's spoken out loud in ways that contradict each other. "Easy".

[Shark_Blade]

...From the movie itself, where it's spoken out loud in ways that contradict each other. "Easy".
Can't really recall seeing that tmnt 2 is among the bottom of the barrel cringeworthy for me. If that is true, it's so godawful bad it can't even pronounce names correctly lol. :tlol:

Pw71XJVR0Xk

Shredder called "Rah-zar" 51:22. Maybe people need to check their own ears.

Even using google translate's voice says Rahzar ;) https://translate.google.com.my/?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&client=tw-ob#auto/en/rahzar

And Nick toon clearly says Rahzar too.

[Netkeeper]

http://i.imgur.com/g9HoT38.png

Seriously?

[Shiro Kame]

It's usually pronounced "RAH-ZAR".

[BabyTurtles]

I thought it was RAH-ZAR

like RAWR!!(since he's a dog) then the end of razor.

[Candy Kappa]

Rah-zar here as well.

[ToTheNines]

This thread is getting annoying.


I would've liked to hear Shredder explain how he picked those dumb names, personally. :lol:

Hahaha, nice. I guess the Foot Clan is a branch of Playmates Toys.

Seriously though, I can kinda get Rahzar... but even with Mikey naming him in the Nicktoon I still thought it was a massive stretch. But Tokka is just a big WTF. I guess it sounds cool but what the hell does it mean?

[DarthRaphael]

Since some of you can't maintain a civil conversation without swearing I did some cleanup.

[Leo656]

Yeah, no, that's always better than just getting rid of stupid people.

[DarthRaphael]

Yeah, no, that's always better than just getting rid of stupid people.

We can do that too. If you find issues just report it.

[Netkeeper]

Thankful for the cleanup. Those posts were just unnecessary roughness.

[CyberCubed]

I'm pretty sure the Turtles pronounced it Ray-zar.

[ProactiveMan]

...but even with Mikey naming him in the Nicktoon I still thought it was a massive stretch.

I thought the same thing; he just blurts Rahzar out of nowhere, like it's the first thing that popped into his head.

I would've liked to hear Shredder explain how he picked those dumb names, personally. :lol:

I'd like to think he sat up at night with Tatsu spit-balling ideas.
"What about Hurtle and The Wolfenator?... no good?"

[Gunpowder]

I instinctively say "Rah-zar" because I first heard it in the Nick show and it was pronounced that way, but I've heard "Ray" as well. The latter sounds cooler, I think, but I'm so used to saying the other one that I don't see myself straying from that.

[Bry]

Now, are we sure it's not pronounced "Tony"? Because I'm pretty sure it's pronounced "Tony".

(I'll go now.)

[Gunpowder]

^^ No, that was funny. Stay.

[dawwe]

I've always gone with Rah-zar. Guessing because that's what they actually called him in the movie where he originated.

[Sumac]

Rah-Zar.
Like its written.

[pannoni1]

Personally I prefer Ray-zar, but since many people are named Sarah, I could seasily get the rah-zar pronunciation. They both sound cool in their unique way.

BTW, in the OT episode "Dirk Savage, Mutant Hunter", Tokka calls his pal "Ray-zar". It depends on the universe.

[Garfield]

I feel like I've mostly called him "Rah-zarr" I feel like that's how they mostly called him that in SOTO. And that's what I would have gotten that from.

[Nameless]

i go by Shredder's pronunciation when he yells "Tokka Ray-zar.... Attack"

[Bry]

^^ No, that was funny. Stay.

Well, I can't say no to a Koopaling...

[Gunpowder]

Well, I can't say no to a Koopaling...

Damn straight.

[ToTheNines]

How do they pronounce it in Tokka’s tribal river language?

[TylerD]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it was only April who called him, "Raz-ar" in TMNT II, while everyone else called him, "RAY-zar."

I remember people saying April mispronounced his name.

Sounds like April needs a visit from the shredder to correct her!!!

Maybe that is too stiff a punishment actually