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Obviously I'm in the minority with 'MARRY-OTT'
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Another vote for Marry-ott.
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Originally Posted by mapu
(Post 10035405)
Another vote for Marry-ott.
As above, but throw a kiwi accent on it too in my case :D |
Originally Posted by izzik
(Post 10028368)
I agree. ;):D
So, the concensus I'm getting is...no one knows for sure? Either or? Alright ;) |
Originally Posted by socrates
(Post 10033731)
LOL well trust me he is in the minority but I have never heard him ever correct anyone so thus the company is commonly called Mary-Ott
From my point of view, it's respectful to emulate the owner's pronunciation. He's more than earned that. |
Originally Posted by DenverBrian
(Post 10040578)
Yep, a great example of a Level 5 leader - humility. It's his own family name, he pronounces it Marry-utt (or Marry-itt); but never corrects anyone who mangles it.
From my point of view, it's respectful to emulate the owner's pronunciation. He's more than earned that. |
Well, it's official
And after all this time and many stays at their hotels, I have just learned from a member of the Marriott team that the company name and family name, pronounced correctly, should rhyme with “chariot.” Most of us have been saying MarriOTT, as if we were going to talk about an “otter,” like that cute swimming animal. Now we know. |
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