[Nat]

Hi, I'm new in here. I'm not a fighter but I saw UFC on tv for the first time about three weeks ago and have become completely fascinated by MMA. I've seen several programs and videos now about Royce Gracie and I can't figure out if my ears are deceiving me or not. Is his name pronounced "Hoyce" rather than "Royce?"

 

[Sub By Armbar]

It is pronounced Hoyce. The Brazilians pronounce names that start with the letter R with an H sound.

 

[Nat]

It is pronounced Hoyce. The Brazilians pronounce names that start with the letter R with an H sound.

Ahhh, I see. Thanks. I thought my ears were going bad.

 

[derekaa]

kind of like "Renato Sobral" sounds like "Henato" same with all the other Gracie names

 

[j.farrell]

kind of like "Renato Sobral" sounds like "Henato" same with all the other Gracie names

rickson=hickson
rua=hua
renzo=henzo

 

[3DLee]

Yet Helio is actually spelled with an H. Too bad. Relio would look cooler. :thumbsup:

 

[pt447]

also, the second "R" in a name is actully pronounced as "R"! the first in each name is "H" while the seconds and subsequent ones are "R's"!

 

[asskicker]

Who dug this thread up anyway?

 

[pt447]

Who dug this thread up anyway?

i don't know kicker... but go check out my thread in the lounge... you'll likey!!!:thumbsup: