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Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 23, 2011 08:02 PM

I was on the phone talking with someone who is really familiar with super 8mm. When I mentioned Derann (with my own pronunciation), he didn't get it at all thinking I menitoned another company. But eventually our discussion came to the same direction and I found that he also mentioned this company.

We knew that Derann stands for DERek and ANNe.

So I pronounce it as Der (= Der - ek) + Anne.

How people in UK pronounce this company?

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Trevor Adams
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Auckland,New Zealand
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 23, 2011 11:09 PM

Hi Win, how about,DEE(as in Sandra Dee) and RAN (as in "I ran over the cat............... [Roll Eyes]

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Trev

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted March 24, 2011 03:56 AM

You are right Trevor although since the 80’s if I ever mention Derann in conversation with friends I always call them Duran Duran after the popular pop group for fun. [Smile]

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Roy Neil
Expert Film Handler

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From: Menlo Park, CA
Registered: Sep 2007

posted March 24, 2011 05:18 AM

When I used to talk to Derek (whom I miss terribly) on the phone, the 'De' was more of a dah then a duh sound - DAH-ran - but it wasnt a long 'ah', very short. Its kind of like when someone from Chicago says " DaBears " ( translation: The Bears )

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Martin Jones
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Thetford , Norfolk,England
Registered: May 2008

posted March 24, 2011 07:04 AM

Trevor,
Have you bought a new cat yet?

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