Pronunciation ??

[GlendaO]

Okay, this is probably really stupid but I'm going to ask it anyway and then likely regret it as soon as it posts but...

When saying DIS board or DISers, do you say "D.I.S.ers" or "Dis-ers" or is it more like Diz-ers ala Disney? I've been thinking D I S board but not sure if it's right.

See, I told you it was dumb but I was telling DH about something I read on the board the other day and he said "Where?" and I'm sort of, Oh, THE Disney Board!

Thanks!!

 

[TaraPA]

Oh my gosh - I never even really thought about it! I've always pronounced it Dis boards - like the beginning of the word disrespect, disconnect, etc. But now that you point it out it does come out more like DIZ with a 'z'. I've never even considered that people were saying each individial letter like "The Dee Eye Ess Boards!" Ok any official word from a moderator on this one???!

 

[dreamsofdisney]

This has been a looong, ongoing discussion on these boards! I don't think I've ever heard someone suggest the "D-I-S" pronounciation. Must people say it's either:

• "Dis" (disssss) - because it stands for "Disney Information Station," or

• "Diz" - as in Disney/Diz-ney.

I've always said "Diz," but started to wonder if "Dis" was correct, because it's an abbreviation.

Hmmmm.....Now ya got me thinking again!

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Always pronounced it like "Disney" here (The "Diz")

 

[Diva of Dragons]

There is actually a poll about this going right now.

I say DIS and I don't know why! LOL!

 

[GlendaO]

There is actually a poll about this going right now.

I say DIS and I don't know why! LOL!

Do you know what forum the poll is in?

Thanks much!!

 

[rotlex]

Don't they pronounce it "Dis" as in discount on the podcasts? Hehe, I can't remember now, and don't have any on this machine!