Learn to say popular sunglasses brand names correctly.
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How is Ray-Ban (American brand of sunglasses, originally designed for pilots) correctly pronounced?
Ray-Ban is pronounced 'RAY-ban' — both parts said plainly, describing lenses meant to 'ban' the sun's rays. In a technical interview: "Ray-Ban's smart glasses paired over Bluetooth to record short video clips from a first-person view."
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How is Oakley (American brand of sunglasses known for sport-oriented designs) correctly pronounced?
Oakley is pronounced 'OHK-lee' — stress on the first syllable, named after founder Jim Jannard's dog. In a technical interview: "Oakley's lens coating was engineered to filter specific wavelengths without distorting colour."
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How is Persol (Italian brand of sunglasses whose name means 'for the sun') correctly pronounced?
Persol is pronounced 'PAIR-sol' — stress on the first syllable, from the Italian 'per il sole'. In a technical interview: "Persol's hinge used a spring-loaded mechanism that let the temples flex without snapping."
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How is Maui Jim (American brand of sunglasses named after the Hawaiian island) correctly pronounced?
Maui Jim is pronounced 'MOW-ee jim' — 'Maui' rhymes with 'now-ee', followed by 'Jim' said plainly. In a technical interview: "Maui Jim's lens used a patented coating designed to cut glare reflecting off open water."
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How is Serengeti (American brand of sunglasses named after the East African plain) correctly pronounced?
Serengeti is pronounced 'sair-un-GEH-tee' — stress on the third syllable, the same as the name of the plain. In a technical interview: "Serengeti's photochromic lens darkened automatically as UV exposure increased outdoors."