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During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. I've only heard it pronounced "zee" or "eks."
[nq:1]What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a new name. On June 1, the Acushnet Rubber Co. will become Precix Inc. According to a company press release, the new name is pronounced "precise," not like it looks, "presicks."[/nq]
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/05-02/05-12-02/d01lo116.htm

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} During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the } following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. " } }>What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a new name.

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  • } During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the } following quote.
  • I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner.
  • " } }>What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a new name.
  • }> On June 1, the Acushnet Rubber Co.
  • will become Precix Inc.
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} During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the } following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. } I've only heard it pronounced "zee" or "eks."
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}>What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a new name. }> On June 1, the Acushnet Rubber Co. will become Precix Inc. }> According to a company press release, the new na
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[nq:1]During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came acrossthe following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. I've only heard it pronounced "zee" or "eks."[/nq]
[nq:2]What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a ... new name is pronounced "precise," not like it looks, "presicks."[/nq]
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[nq:1]They're probably owned by someone named Beatrix, and they probably paid big bucks to the person who thought up the name. They should've stood with Acushnet Rubber Co.[/nq]
BTW, they also used to make rubber down in Connecticut. For a while I temporarily resided off (of) Rubber Avenue, BWDLTTAT.

Steny '08!
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[nq:1]} During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came acrossthe } following quote. I've never heard ... they probably paid big bucks to the person who thought up the name. They should've stood with Acushnet Rubber Co.[/nq]
Are you implying that Beatrix rhymes with Beatrice, or are you just noting the "x" correlation?
Mike
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[nq:1]During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. I've only heard it pronounced "zee" or "eks."[/nq]
[nq:2]What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a ... new name is pronounced "precise," not like it looks, "presicks."[/nq]
Great, a rubber company that someone is surely goin
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[nq:1]Great, a rubber company that someone is surely going to pronounce '******'. That has to be a new record for the stupidest name change ever.[/nq]
I don't think that I'd ever be inclined to read "Precix" as "******".

Has the jury yet returned a verdict on whether French Connection UK was wise to choose the "***" logo?
Matti
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I am put in mind of the sporting goods manufacturer "Nike", which is often heard either as spelt, or as Nikee. I don't know which one is correct, and I care less.
Will.
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[nq:1]I am put in mind of the sporting goods manufacturer "Nike", which is often heard either as spelt, or as Nikee. I don't know which one is correct, and I care less.[/nq]
According to AHD, it's the latter, meaning
n. Greek Mythology. The goddess of victory.

john
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[nq:2]I am put in mind of the sporting goods manufacturer ... don't know which one is correct, and I care less.[/nq]
[nq:1]According to AHD, it's the latter, meaning n. Greek Mythology. The goddess of victory.[/nq]
In which case shouldn't it be Neekay?
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lightbulb filted:
[nq:1]During my research on the history of the Titleist company, I came across the following quote. I've never heard of an "x" being used in that manner. I've only heard it pronounced "zee" or "eks."[/nq]
[nq:2]What's changed is that Acushnet Rubber has been given a ... new name is pronounced "precise," not like it looks, "presicks."[/nq]
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