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How did you originally think Virmir was pronounced?

vur-meer (I'm awesome!)
19 (38.8%)
vur-mur
13 (26.5%)
veer-meer
13 (26.5%)
veer-mur
0 (0%)
Other (please explain!)
4 (8.2%)

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Reply #15 on: June 25, 2011, 11:32:52 AM
Iiiiiiinteresting... I've never even considered a short i sound.  I've added an "other" option because this opens up a plethora of other combinations. [;)

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Reply #16 on: November 01, 2011, 01:47:24 PM
Well, what the heck. I'll post my info for why I couldn't get it right here... at first I said veer-meer because I can't read new words worth beans XD that simple! I have to hear or look up in a thesaurus  how to pronounce just about all new words... and I don't think Virmir is one in the thesaurus.  [;)

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Reply #17 on: November 08, 2011, 05:23:30 AM
I actually thought Vur-meer.

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Reply #18 on: June 25, 2016, 02:32:56 AM
When I read 'Virmir' for the first time I pronounced it "Weh mir".
It's german and even though there is no direct translation(because its like a phrase), it means like "Oh boy".
So my instincts were right by 'warning' me about Virmir. ;D

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Reply #19 on: June 25, 2016, 01:16:18 PM
That's a pretty interesting interpretation! Ha ha

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Reply #20 on: June 28, 2016, 10:33:15 AM
I always pronounced Virmir as "Vur-Mire". Like how the planet Virmire in Mass Effect is pronounced.

Where did you come up with the name, anyway? Does it have a specific meaning to you, Virmir?

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Reply #21 on: June 28, 2016, 10:46:01 PM
I needed a name for a cartoon fox while walking down the street and noticed a construction vehicle with VERMEER plastered on the side.

Ta-da!

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Reply #22 on: July 06, 2016, 12:49:11 PM
Ah, I see. A motto of theirs is "Equipped To Do More." Are you equipped to do more, Virmir? *chuckles*

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Reply #23 on: July 06, 2016, 04:47:14 PM
I mean, I thought it was veer-meer for the longest time, until someone (sorry can't remember who) told me it was vur-meer

Anyone else think it's a coincidence that saute rhymes with all day?

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Reply #24 on: July 06, 2016, 09:36:18 PM
Intentionally mispronounced "Veer-mir". Phonetics of the V aside, "vir" means "man" in Latin, so with my pronunciation, I can make a subtle dig.
Plus, veer-meer sounds more fun in a British accent.

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Reply #25 on: July 13, 2016, 01:45:02 PM
Admittedly I thought it was Vur-meer.... but only cuz when I first found your stuff the pronunciation doodle you did was like 2nd or 3rd thing in your gallery XD

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