Nike

Isn't it pronounced nikeeee in all of its TV ads, Chris? Honestly, I've never heard it pronounced the other way - gee, I even thought there were no other ways to pronounce it

I told you I'm one of very few that pronounce it differently!

I've always known it as Nike - rhymes with Mike. Perhaps that's just my accent.

In Brazil everybody, including the advertisers, pronounces Nike rhyming with Mike.

Chris, it seems that the Brazilians have already started to pick up your 'accent' ....and my ignorance has started to show

Wait a sec - ignorance (no, no, no!)

I promise you, you're the majority (go to America etc) I know few people that pronounce it the way I do!

Mike - back on the 'Ad ee das' or 'Ad i das' subject!

I'm inclined to saying "Ad i das" what about you?

Again I think I'm the minority here!

Chris - Must be a Brit thing, I say: Nike (Mike) and "Ad-i-das" (Not "A-dee-daaas")

Whatever; just say it

For those who may be wondering about the pronunciations;

Nike

Adidas

Here is another word for which there seem to be different pronunciations. Which, if either, do you use?
Harassment.

I'd pronounce the first version of all three words. I've got a feeling the first way was far more natural for you to say too Mike?

Smooth talking Mike - coming to a forum near you!

Ah, actually I use the second pronunciation for all but harassment. It's comforting to know that someone else pronounces harassment the same way. Lately on the BBC and CNN they use the second version, which I had never heard until I came to Japan a couple of years ago.