Over the course of reading and then explaining the Loebner Prize I’ve realized that I pronounce Mr. Loebner’s differently each time. =)

1) Leeb-ner
2) Lube-ner
3) Loib-ner

I know this may be trivial…but can someone please tell me the correct pronunciation?

Thanks,
Chuck

I pronounce it Lobe (rhymes with toe)  ner

Hi,
Thanks for the clarification Mr. “Lobe-ner”. 

Regards,
Chuck

And it’s Dr Loebner, actually. 

David

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Hi David,

And it’s Dr Loebner, actually.

Excellent point!  My apologizes to Dr. Loebner.

In South Carolina we frequently use terms of distinction such as “Bubba” or “Bo”. I thought for certain I was raising myself up by using"Mr.”. =)

Regards,
Chuck

Chuck Bolin - Jan 6, 2010:

I know this may be trivial…but can someone please tell me the correct pronunciation?

This question got an authoritative answer for english. For german, I’d like to cite Goethe [ˈɡøːtə]

Ich habe keinen Namen Dafür! Gefühl ist alles; Name ist Schall und Rauch.

Please call the doctor.

Richard

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