Learn to say popular luggage brand names correctly.
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How is Samsonite (American brand and one of the world's largest luggage makers) correctly pronounced?
Samsonite is pronounced 'SAM-suh-nyt' — stress on the first syllable, a nod to the biblical strongman Samson. In a technical interview: "Samsonite's hard-shell case used a polycarbonate exterior that flexed rather than cracked under pressure."
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How is Rimowa (German brand of aluminum and polycarbonate suitcases) correctly pronounced?
Rimowa is pronounced 'rih-MOH-vah' — stress on the second syllable, an abbreviation of 'Richard Morszeck Warenzeichen'. In a technical interview: "Rimowa's ribbed aluminum shell was a design choice for both rigidity and visual identity."
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How is Tumi (American brand of premium luggage and travel bags) correctly pronounced?
Tumi is pronounced 'TOO-mee' — stress on the first syllable, named after a Peruvian ceremonial knife. In a technical interview: "Tumi's carry-on included a built-in USB port wired to an internal battery pack."
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How is Away (American brand of direct-to-consumer suitcases with built-in battery packs) correctly pronounced?
Away is pronounced 'uh-WAY' — the same as the ordinary English word for a distance from a place. In a technical interview: "Away's suitcase had a removable battery, since some airlines wouldn't allow a fixed one through security."
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How is Briggs & Riley (American brand of luggage known for its lifetime repair guarantee) correctly pronounced?
Briggs & Riley is pronounced 'BRIGZ and RY-lee' — both surnames said plainly, named after its founders. In a technical interview: "Briggs & Riley's suitcase used a spring-loaded handle system to absorb shock from rough sidewalks."