Knicks · Question about Tom Thibodeau’s last name (page 1)

Why does everyone mispronounce it? The proper French pronunciation is Tee-bo-doh

Philc1 wrote:Why does everyone mispronounce it? The proper French pronunciation is Tee-bo-doh

Maybe its how he introduces himself as?

Might as well ask the same question of the tens of millions of Americans who "Americanized", their names when coming to the US. Some immigrants altered their surname to better assimilate, and avoid prejudice.

It's "Franken-steen."

I thought I was bad for making fun of people who pronounce “mootz-a-della” and “man-i-goat.”

Love me some of that Thigh food