Learn to say popular leaf blower brand names correctly.
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How is Stihl (German brand widely regarded as the standard-bearer for leaf blowers and chainsaws) correctly pronounced?
Stihl is pronounced 'STEEL' — one syllable, identical to the word for the metal, named after founder Andreas Stihl. In a technical interview: "Stihl's leaf blower used a two-stroke engine that required mixing oil directly into the fuel."
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How is Echo (Japanese brand of leaf blowers and other handheld outdoor power equipment) correctly pronounced?
Echo is pronounced 'EK-oh' — the same as the plain English word for a repeated sound. In a technical interview: "Echo's leaf blower reached a high air speed at the nozzle, useful for clearing wet, packed leaves."
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How is Toro (American brand of lawn and garden power equipment, including leaf blowers) correctly pronounced?
Toro is pronounced 'TOR-oh' — stress on the first syllable, the Spanish word for 'bull'. In a technical interview: "Toro's leaf blower offered a variable-speed trigger for finer control near flower beds."
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How is Worx (American brand of affordable power tools, including leaf blowers) correctly pronounced?
Worx is pronounced 'WURKS' — one syllable, the same as the word 'works' with the spelling changed. In a technical interview: "Worx's leaf blower doubled as a vacuum and mulcher by reversing its airflow."
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How is EGO (American brand of battery-powered outdoor power equipment, including leaf blowers) correctly pronounced?
EGO is pronounced 'EE-goh' — stress on the first syllable, the same as the psychology term. In a technical interview: "EGO's leaf blower shared a battery platform with the rest of its cordless outdoor tool lineup."