How do you pronounce "Rahzar?"

*CyberCubed* · 01-18-2015, 10:32 AM

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* · 01-18-2015, 10:46 AM

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 · 01-18-2015, 12:08 PM

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

*CyberCubed* · 01-18-2015, 12:28 PM

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~~ · 01-18-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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

*Netkeeper* · 01-18-2015, 01:27 PM

Rah-zar.

You know. Like it's spelt.

*Prowler* · 01-18-2015, 01:32 PM

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

*Powder* · 01-18-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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* · 01-18-2015, 02:36 PM

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* · 01-18-2015, 03:01 PM

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

*IndigoErth* · 01-18-2015, 03:38 PM

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* · 01-18-2015, 03:44 PM

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

**Venom** · 01-18-2015, 05:07 PM

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

Azul35 · 01-18-2015, 05:32 PM

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

*pennydreadful* · 01-18-2015, 05:45 PM

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

*The Boston Ninja Turtle* · 01-18-2015, 06:11 PM

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

*Powder* · 01-18-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

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* · 01-18-2015, 06:21 PM

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

*ToTheNines* · 01-18-2015, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azul35

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennydreadful

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* · 01-18-2015, 06:30 PM

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.

01-18-2015, 10:32 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,805	How do you pronounce "Rahzar?" 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?

01-18-2015, 12:08 PM	#3
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	Same as above. It looks like RAZ-ar, but it sounds better imo like RAY-zar. __________________ "Shredder, you gotta listen to reason!" - Leonardo "Oh Turtles! Oh Turtles! Chew your gum properly." "If I miss this week's Kirby, heads are gonna roll." - Raphael "The Biosites have almost finished healing my flesh." - Shredder "Because we're takin' the heart and you're goin' to jail!" - Donatello

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Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Rah-zar. You know. Like it's spelt. __________________

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sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,185	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. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	It was originally Rah-zar in SotO, so I'd go with that. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

01-18-2015, 12:28 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,805	I thought it was supposed to be "RAY-zar" because it sounds like a razor, you know, the device people shave their beards with?

01-18-2015, 01:32 PM	#7
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,998	If it's in English I pronounce his name as "Rah-zar".

01-18-2015, 03:38 PM	#11
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,293	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.

01-18-2015, 03:44 PM	#12
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Rah-Zar. I like it better, but I've used RAY Zar before.

01-18-2015, 05:07 PM	#13
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	I say Rah-zar, like it was originally pronounced in SoTo, and again by Mike in the Nick show when he renamed Bradford. __________________

01-18-2015, 05:32 PM	#14
Azul35 Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil Posts: 15	I Pronounce it as Rah-Zar, like in the Second Movie. I think it sounds menacing.

01-18-2015, 05:45 PM	#15
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	Another one for the "Rah-zar" camp here - SoTO shaped my opinion of how it should be pronounced. __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).

01-18-2015, 06:11 PM	#16
The Boston Ninja Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston MA Posts: 2,440	I have always said RAY-zar....pretty sure thats what shredder says too when he "announces" them __________________ I didn't choose the ninja turtle life. The ninja turtle life chose me. https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonNinjaTurtle

01-18-2015, 06:21 PM	#18
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01-18-2015, 06:30 PM	#20
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,805	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.