Pronunciation of Christine's first name

[David]

Does anyone here say christine's first name like chris-stein---"tine" as in tine of a fork?


Does Christine do this?

[fmfanatic]

Hmmm.... I've always assumed it was pronounced Chris-teen. Or possibly CHRIS-teen (with emphasis on the first syllable). But I've never heard the name Christine pronounced like you had it.....

As for Chris herself, I also assumed she said her name the same way as one of the above mentioned.....

Interesting thought, though. :-)

Andrea

[Gailh]

I would pronounce it CHRISteen with the emphasis on the first syllable but I've noticed some people pronounce it ChrisTEEN.

Never Chris-stein!

Gail

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by Gailh

I would pronounce it CHRISteen with the emphasis on the first syllable but I've noticed some people pronounce it ChrisTEEN.

Never Chris-stein!

Gail

I actually pronounce it ChrisTEEN. I think it might be a British thing. I believe John pronounces it CHRISteen.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by macfan 57

I actually pronounce it ChrisTEEN. I think it might be a British thing. I believe John pronounces it CHRISteen.

Maybe it is a British thing because I've heard Lindsey say ChrisTEEN

Two nations divided by a common language!

Gail

[eclipse]

I have a girlfriend (in America) who's name is Michele. I have head this named pronounced MANY different ways. She prefers "Me-shell" as opposed to "mha-Shell"- like my other friend, pronounces her name.
And excuse my rather poor phonics-like spelling..but you get the point-

Two nations divided----interesting thought on this 4th of July, where we created our
Declaration of Independance from England- here...where
"We hold these truths to be self-evident"...etc.

Enjoy the day with whoever,whatever or wherever you are celebrating, whatever
anna
(ahh..Na) not Ann-ah

[ThePenguin]

I have heard Mick and John (and Chris herself) pronounce it CHRIStine , w/ the emphasis most definitely on the 1st syllable, I suppose that is the British way. Lindsey and Stevie always say ChrisTEEN.

Never heard it pronounced Chris-stein LOL

-Lis

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by ThePenguin

I have heard Mick and John (and Chris herself) pronounce it CHRIStine , w/ the emphasis most definitely on the 1st syllable, I suppose that is the British way. Lindsey and Stevie always say ChrisTEEN.

Never heard it pronounced Chris-stein LOL

-Lis

which is probably why when she exploded after the single Hold Me, everyone started to call her Christie McVie.... Christie McNicole style

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by eclipse

I have a girlfriend (in America) who's name is Michele. I have head this named pronounced MANY different ways. She prefers "Me-shell" as opposed to "mha-Shell"- like my other friend, pronounces her name.
And excuse my rather poor phonics-like spelling..but you get the point-

Hmm...I always pronounce Michele as "mi-SHELL" with the i pronounced like "mint". However, remember the great Beatles song, Michele? Paul McCartney pronounced it "ME-shell".

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

which is probably why when she exploded after the single Hold Me, everyone started to call her Christie McVie.... Christie McNicole style

Nothing p*sses me off more than hearing her called CHRISTIE!!!!
BTW, I say ChrisTEEN.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Nothing p*sses me off more than hearing her called CHRISTIE!!!!
BTW, I say ChrisTEEN.

I know that drives me completely bonkers!

All Americans henceforth shall pronounce it CHRISteen

All it takes is a little practice

Gail

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by Gailh

All Americans henceforth shall pronounce it CHRISteen

All it takes is a little practice

Gail

I don't think I can pronounce it CHRISteen. I've been saying it the American way for 30 years.

[fmfanatic]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Nothing p*sses me off more than hearing her called CHRISTIE!!!!
BTW, I say ChrisTEEN.

Oh, I know! My mom always refers to her as "Christie" and that just drives me nuts!

But now I'm confused -- If I ever have a daughter, I plan to name her Christine -- and I'm not sure which way I want to pronounce it!!!

Andrea

[ThePenguin]

Originally Posted by Gailh

I know that drives me completely bonkers!

All Americans henceforth shall pronounce it CHRISteen

All it takes is a little practice

Gail

i actually prefer that pronunciation. I always say it that way.


FWIW I HATE when folks call her Christie also!!! It drives me up the wall.

-Lis

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Nothing p*sses me off more than hearing her called CHRISTIE!!!!
BTW, I say ChrisTEEN.

yeah i guess i shouldn't give you a hard time about the spelling of Lindsay, because i get a little miffed about the name christie too.

wonder if david got that "miffed" reference