BRATS

Don D · February 2005

I'm watching the food channel about tailgating. I've heard 'brats' pronounced three ways. Which is correct and why?

HRinNH · February 2005

That depends; would I want to eat them?
Cheryl C.

JudyT929 · February 2005

I've always been a brat, a military brat anyhow, and no I'm not edible.

mushroomHR · February 2005

Don't know which is correct or why Don, but here on the North Coast we pronounce them "brahts", short for bratwurst if that's what you're referring to. Are you tailgating this weekend?

Don D · February 2005

I actually 'tailgated' on a church pew on my back porch with a chiminea full of oak branches and a smoker full of Brats, ribs and sausage. The game was a total bore; but the food was great.

System · February 2005

Being a native Ohioian, I too pronounce it like "Brahts." When I hear 'brats' (as spelled) I think of unruly children. Now if you're using an German or Serbian accent, roll the 'r' and say 'bddahtz.'

ScorpioHR · February 2005

Well now, in Germany Bratwurst is pronounced
"Bratvursssht" They turn ALL w's into a "v" - If you are there and there is a commerical for a BMW, they say "BMV" see? And a "vacuum" is a "wacuum" by the time they get done with it.
scorpio

Don D · February 2005

What if a woman wore white in a western wedding and willingly went to Wyoming with Willard for wings?

System · February 2005

. . . in a Volvo?

Don D · February 2005

No! A white Willis.

BRATS

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