BRATS

Don D

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

HRinNH

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

JudyT929

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

mushroomHR

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

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

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

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

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

System

. . . in a Volvo?

Don D

No! A white Willis.