Pronunciation: De-TROIT or DEE-troit? (1 Viewer)

[Long Ball Larry]

I hear the latter sometimes on TV, but it doesn't seem right to me.

 

[Tom Servo]

The correct answer is actually De-toilet.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Duh-twah?

 

[Da Guru]

Jerry Jones always says Deeeetroit

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Depends on if you're Huey Lewis or Steve Perry.

 

[Aerial Assault]

day-TWAH

 

[SacramentoBob]

The D.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I still say motorcity

 

[johnnycakes]

De TROIGHT

 

[jon_mx]

It depends. When saying with the Red Wings both are emphasized. With the Tigers you emphasize the DEE. With the Lions you simply mumble it, de-emphasizing it to the point you hope no one hears.

 

[Das Boot]

The big D.

 

[Ilov80s]

Either way is fine.

 

[Fariq]

Chris Russo says it funny

 

[Ilov80s]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

Looks good...gonna have to try it

 

[Ilov80s]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

Looks good...gonna have to try it

Oustanding. We basically tried everything, not a bad dish there. Just beware, no reservations and long waits.

 

[JaxBill]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

Looks good...gonna have to try it

Oustanding. We basically tried everything, not a bad dish there. Just beware, no reservations and long waits.

Well sure when some diners are trying one of everything, there's gonna be some long waits.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The D.

The big D.

 

[Ilov80s]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

Looks good...gonna have to try it

Oustanding. We basically tried everything, not a bad dish there. Just beware, no reservations and long waits.

Well sure when some diners are trying one of everything, there's gonna be some long waits.

It's a cocktail, tapas place so that's kind of the style.

 

[Apple Jack]

Depends on which shoulder the boom box is on.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Most people that are from Detroit pronounce it Di-Troit or De-Troit.

 

[Apple Jack]

Like Princess Di-Troit?

 

[TwinTurbo]

Like Princess Di-Troit?

Soft i.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The big D.

Speak for yourself.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Like Princess Di-Troit?

Like Counselor D. Troi.

 

[Spartans Rule]

It depends. When saying with the Red Wings both are emphasized. With the Tigers you emphasize the DEE. With the Lions you simply mumble it, de-emphasizing it to the point you hope no one hears.

And with the Pistons, you draw the D out for 5 seconds.DEEEEEEEE-TROIT BASKETBALL!!!

 

[Fariq]

Most people that are from Detroit pronounce it Di-Troit or De-Troit.

yeah, I usually pronounce it Di-troit but I am from N.J.

 

[Raider Nation]

Chris Russo says it funny

It would take less time to list all of the words he says properly.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Most people that are from Detroit pronounce it Di-Troit or De-Troit.

yeah, I usually pronounce it Di-troit but I am from N.J.

Your face is.

 

[Tom Servo]

Also you dumb asses making jokes, I'm getting drunk eating a bunch of awesome food in Detroit so bite me.

http://www.wrightdetroit.com

So you're eating food from the open sewer of America? Good to know.