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How do you pronounce Tolkien?

Discussion in 'Archive: Census and Games' started by General Kenobi , Nov 7, 2003.

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How do you pronouce Tolkien?

Poll closed Mar 24, 2012.

  1. TOLL-keen

    148 vote(s)
    62.7%

  2. TOLL-key-EN

    54 vote(s)
    22.9%

  3. JAY-ARR-ARR (Other)

    34 vote(s)
    14.4%
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  1. yes

    yes Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Feb 7, 2001
    What's so difficult in pronouncing his name? TOLL-KEEN. You try pronouncing my name:

    Yeo Eng Seng

    Does my name sound Star-Warsy?
     
    yes, Nov 11, 2003
    #26
  2. Tobey-Wan

    Tobey-Wan Jedi Master star 9

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    Jun 12, 2001
    Toll-kin is how I pronounce it.
     
    Tobey-Wan, Nov 11, 2003
    #27
  3. jedijason8080

    jedijason8080 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Nov 8, 2002
    TOLLKIN
     
    jedijason8080, Nov 11, 2003
    #28
  4. ForceMaster101

    ForceMaster101 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Aug 30, 2003
    TOLL-KEY-IN
     
    ForceMaster101, Nov 11, 2003
    #29
  5. padawanskywalker

    padawanskywalker Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Apr 16, 2003
    TOLL-keen
     
    padawanskywalker, Dec 8, 2003
    #30
  6. BobaChris12

    BobaChris12 Former RSA star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Aug 30, 2002
    TOLL-keen
     
    BobaChris12, Dec 13, 2003
    #31
  7. Sam_Skywalker

    Sam_Skywalker Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Jul 30, 2003
    Tolkien
     
    Sam_Skywalker, Dec 14, 2003
    #32
  8. XizorReincarnate

    XizorReincarnate Jedi Master star 2

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    Oct 21, 2003
    I've always said Tol-ken. but I guess that's horribly and disgustingly wrong.
     
    XizorReincarnate, Dec 15, 2003
    #33
  9. LaYa_

    LaYa_ Jedi Knight star 5

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    Jul 21, 2003
    I say TOLL-key-EN, or something close..
     
    LaYa_, Dec 16, 2003
    #34
  10. Onasi

    Onasi Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Dec 16, 2003
    TOLL KEN
     
    Onasi, Dec 16, 2003
    #35
  11. Jedi_Daniel

    Jedi_Daniel Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Jun 16, 2002
    Tolkien.
     
    Jedi_Daniel, Dec 16, 2003
    #36
  12. Bib Fortuna Twi'lek

    Bib Fortuna Twi'lek Jedi Youngling star 10

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    TOLL-key-EN
     
    Bib Fortuna Twi'lek, Jan 12, 2004
    #37
  13. NarundiJedi

    NarundiJedi Jedi Master star 6

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    Oct 8, 2001
    Toll-key-en. After years of Spanish, "ien" will always sound that way to me. :p

    Jae Angel
     
    NarundiJedi, Jan 12, 2004
    #38
  14. AdmiralZaarin

    AdmiralZaarin Jedi Knight star 5

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    Jul 8, 2001
    Toll-kin.

    But since I would love to such a huge bonfire with all printed copies of JRR's works ever created on top, I guess how I say his name isn't really relevant.
     
    AdmiralZaarin, Jan 12, 2004
    #39
  15. Laine_Snowtrekker

    Laine_Snowtrekker Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Jul 8, 2003
    Toll-ken
     
    Laine_Snowtrekker, Jan 13, 2004
    #40
  16. RahrKast

    RahrKast Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Feb 25, 2003
    How could it be pronounced other than TOLL-KEEN?

    RahrKast aka Jebus Christ Superstar :)
     
    RahrKast, Jan 27, 2004
    #41
  17. darkknight_152002

    darkknight_152002 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Nov 2, 2003
    I pronounce it as Tol-keen, which is how I've heard it on tv commentary and from the teacher who introduced me to The Hobbit.
     
    darkknight_152002, Jun 26, 2004
    #42
  18. Miana Kenobi

    Miana Kenobi Admin Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Apr 5, 2000
    Toll-kin
     
    Miana Kenobi, Jun 27, 2004
    #43
  19. Obi-Zahn Kenobi

    Obi-Zahn Kenobi Force Ghost star 7

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    Aug 23, 1999
    toll KEEN
     
    Obi-Zahn Kenobi, Jul 9, 2004
    #44
  20. Ozzel

    Ozzel TF.N Foreign Book Covers Staff star 5 VIP

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    May 14, 2001
    I just kind of slur the two together so that nobody can really tell either way.
     
    Ozzel, Jul 10, 2004
    #45
  21. darthtuttle

    darthtuttle Jedi Master star 4

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    Apr 2, 2004
    TOE-kin
     
    darthtuttle, Jul 30, 2004
    #46
  22. LottDodd

    LottDodd Jedi Master star 4

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    Oct 4, 2002
    I pronounce it wrong... but I call him Toll-Ken.
     
    LottDodd, Jul 30, 2004
    #47
  23. Stridarious

    Stridarious Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Nov 27, 2002
    I'd pronouce it, "TOLL-keen". Though, it could just be my hispanic accent ;) :p .
     
    Stridarious, Jul 30, 2004
    #48
  24. TheFoolWhoFollowsHim

    TheFoolWhoFollowsHim Jedi Youngling star 4

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    May 4, 2003
    Considering the name is actually pronounced "Toll-keen," that is how I pronounce it.
     
    TheFoolWhoFollowsHim, Oct 10, 2004
    #49
  25. --Skywalker--

    --Skywalker-- Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Oct 3, 2004
    Toll-Keen
     
    --Skywalker--, Oct 11, 2004
    #50
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