What's the correct plural way to pronounce/spell Lexus
12-16-04, 09:52 PM
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In Latin, the ending for a US word in the plural form is I. I had to take 2 years in middle school, so regardless I'm gonna say Lexi, it's historically accurate.
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12-17-04, 05:45 AM
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Originally posted by jet864
In Latin, the ending for a US word in the plural form is I. I had to take 2 years in middle school, so regardless I'm gonna say Lexi, it's historically accurate.
James
In Latin, the ending for a US word in the plural form is I. I had to take 2 years in middle school, so regardless I'm gonna say Lexi, it's historically accurate.
James
12-17-04, 06:25 AM
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Re: What's the correct plural way to pronounce/spell Lexus
Originally posted by chuckb
Lexuses ?
Lexus' ?
Lexi ?
Dos Lexos ?
Lexuses ?
Lexus' ?
Lexi ?
Dos Lexos ?
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12-17-04, 08:42 AM
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Originally posted by Neo
Well, I've seen the first use (rarely) but that does not pertain to our "Lexus' " example. The second pertains to possesion (which I am aware of) but not plurals.
So for me, the question is still out.
Well, I've seen the first use (rarely) but that does not pertain to our "Lexus' " example. The second pertains to possesion (which I am aware of) but not plurals.
So for me, the question is still out.
12-17-04, 09:04 AM
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Here is my therory.
If you own a Lexus, it's your baby. If you own two then you're super lucky and should give the respect they need, by talking about them independant of each other.
Example:
SOMEONE: "What kind of car do you have?"
YOU:"Well I have two! I have a Lexus SC300 and Lexus GS430. They are both great."
OK I know that wont always work.....but if it did, I'd be right
Anyhoo: I vote Lexi, it sounds exotic.
It's a name that just give's you chills, like Bugatti
If you own a Lexus, it's your baby. If you own two then you're super lucky and should give the respect they need, by talking about them independant of each other.
Example:
SOMEONE: "What kind of car do you have?"
YOU:"Well I have two! I have a Lexus SC300 and Lexus GS430. They are both great."
OK I know that wont always work.....but if it did, I'd be right
Anyhoo: I vote Lexi, it sounds exotic.
It's a name that just give's you chills, like Bugatti
12-17-04, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by mmarshall
I've known a couple of knockout girls with that name.
I've known a couple of knockout girls with that name.
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To me, both Lexus' or Lexi could be used. Don't necessarily agree with the "crisis" analogy. but hey, it sounds logical..LOL!
Being a Catholic Boy from Chgo and my parents roots to Latin (back then everyone had to learn the mass in Latin, glad it wasn't me).
I have to go with Lexi.
It will be interesting to see if we get any English Professors to chime in on this?
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12-17-04, 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by mkorsu
The rule is known as possesive plural. Obviously only used when the word ends in an "s".
The rule is known as possesive plural. Obviously only used when the word ends in an "s".
12-17-04, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by Neo
Not sure if you are agreeing with me or not but the key word there is "possessive". It does not apply to just the generic plural form. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse but I am curious that way and since my searches have not been fruitful, I am turning to my fellow CLers here.
Not sure if you are agreeing with me or not but the key word there is "possessive". It does not apply to just the generic plural form. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse but I am curious that way and since my searches have not been fruitful, I am turning to my fellow CLers here.
I just found a site that supports the rule:
http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/
I may be incorrect with the "possesive plural" name thing but this site supports the use of an apostrophe after words ending in "s" when pluralizing or showing posession.
12-17-04, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by mkorsu
I just recall learning it that way. If a word ended in "s", to pluralize or show posession an apostrophe only is added to that last "s". I remember the term "Posessive plural" as the rule.
I just found a site that supports the rule:
http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/
I may be incorrect with the "possesive plural" name thing but this site supports the use of an apostrophe after words ending in "s" when pluralizing or showing posession.
I just recall learning it that way. If a word ended in "s", to pluralize or show posession an apostrophe only is added to that last "s". I remember the term "Posessive plural" as the rule.
I just found a site that supports the rule:
http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/
I may be incorrect with the "possesive plural" name thing but this site supports the use of an apostrophe after words ending in "s" when pluralizing or showing posession.
The contention here is just taking a word (no possesion) and making it plural. Did you see rule 3 in the site you linked?
12-17-04, 12:05 PM
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From the book "the Lexus story" I am not gonna type everything.
Lippincott and Margulies, an image consulting firm in NY, presented Toyota with 219 names
Vectre, Verone, Chaparel, Calibre and Alexis. Alexis became the early leader.
George Borst pointed out Alexis was the name of crazy *** Joan Collins character on "Dynasty". John French dropped the A to create Lexis. Then it was changed to Lexus, which everyone felt had a luxurious and high-tech feel.
From my understanding it also connotates Luxury. Lenox Mall in Atlanta is a top tier mall for instance.
BTW, the Lexus emblem, is not a true ellipse, but a mathematically based shape.
The book also discusses how the relentless pursuit of prefection slogan was picked.
Lexus also had to battle Lexis, a company owned by Mead Data Central for copyright infringement.
So it had to go to court. Lexus being geniuses, did a survey. 78.3% of people never heard of Lexis or thought it was Joan Collins on Dynasty
But Toyota still looked for an alternative name just in case they won the case.
They didn't.
Lippincott and Margulies, an image consulting firm in NY, presented Toyota with 219 names
Vectre, Verone, Chaparel, Calibre and Alexis. Alexis became the early leader.
George Borst pointed out Alexis was the name of crazy *** Joan Collins character on "Dynasty". John French dropped the A to create Lexis. Then it was changed to Lexus, which everyone felt had a luxurious and high-tech feel.
From my understanding it also connotates Luxury. Lenox Mall in Atlanta is a top tier mall for instance.
BTW, the Lexus emblem, is not a true ellipse, but a mathematically based shape.
The book also discusses how the relentless pursuit of prefection slogan was picked.
Lexus also had to battle Lexis, a company owned by Mead Data Central for copyright infringement.
So it had to go to court. Lexus being geniuses, did a survey. 78.3% of people never heard of Lexis or thought it was Joan Collins on Dynasty
But Toyota still looked for an alternative name just in case they won the case.
They didn't.