pronunciation of Tevas?

[laurajetter]

I've always thought that the popular brand of sport sandals was pronounced "Teevas," with the 'e' having a long sound. However when I bought some from REI recently, the salesperson pronounced them "Tevvas," with the 'e' having a short sound. Does anyone know which is correct? For some reason the salesperson's pronunciation doesn't sound right to me...I will still probably pronounce them like "Teevas" anyway!!!!

-Laura

 

[stinkerbelle]

from the teva.com website:
http://www.teva.com/FAQ.asp

1. What is the meaning of Teva?


Teva is the Hebrew word for nature. It is pronounced "teh'-vah".

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so the salesperson was correct (although most people call them "teevas"

 

[Robinrs]

My neighbor has worked for them for years. He, too, pronounces it teh-vah.

 

[crz4mm2]

Wow learn something new every day on these boards. I thought it was TEEEEE vas too.

 

[candykisses]

Tevas has a short 'e' sound, but most people say Teevas..long 'e'.

 

[ballroombelle]

As long as the majority pronounces it that way, when referring to those sandals, I'll still pronounce it 'tee-vas'.

 

[DMickey28]

I say tea-vaz, literally what it sounds like when I say it.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I would say Tevvas

 

[KristaTX]

Funny - I've never heard anyone say "tee-vas". I've always heard it pronounced Teh-vas. Kind of like Texas (sort of) .

 

[minniepumpernickel]

I never knew how to pronounce it either. Pretty cool that it is a Hebrew word!

I own three pairs. I guess that makes me a big time granola girl.

 

[CookieGVB]

I've been saying it alltogether wrong, I pronounce it "Tay-vuhs"