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King Charles

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HoppyOne · 22/08/2023 14:23

I’ve just heard him referred to as King Chiles (rhymes with Giles)

Are there alternative ways to pronounce Charles that I’ve missed for 35 years?!

OP posts:
minou123 · 22/08/2023 14:25

Ole Charlie Boy

😁probably not want you wanted.

HoppyOne · 22/08/2023 14:28

King Chaz 😁

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JaneJeffer · 22/08/2023 14:44

Depends on your accent!

Chawls
Charl-z
Chorls
Chaarl-z

CalistoNoSolo · 22/08/2023 15:26

I always thought you pronounced his name 'spoilt twatface'. I'll try and remember to use Chiles in future.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 22/08/2023 15:27

I'd assume it was a mispronunciation on the part of whoever was speaking, @HoppyOne - I've never heard Chiles as a pronunciation of Charles.

x2boys · 22/08/2023 15:31

I.would assume accent ?

Neilsfavouritechilli · 22/08/2023 15:33

I can get to chiles if I put on a fake Scottish accent.

FingerLickingGod · 22/08/2023 15:35

That’s how I pronounce it 🤔

x2boys · 22/08/2023 15:59

My Irish grandma used to pronounce Carl ,more like Carol

minou123 · 22/08/2023 18:02

HoppyOne · 22/08/2023 14:28

King Chaz 😁

King Chazzer.

Could this be treason? 😁

Meatus · 22/08/2023 18:08

My history teacher used to say “Char-Les”.

Then again, she also spoke about WWII and the nazzies.

NuttyMagnum · 22/08/2023 18:09

Yes I pronounce it King Chiles. Isn't that the right way?

Toddlerteaplease · 22/08/2023 18:10

When I was very little I thought it was Chiles.

OnionBhajis · 22/08/2023 18:14

I'm southern and pretty much say Chiles I've realised when I just read it.

Surely any non rhotic accent would?

OnionBhajis · 22/08/2023 18:15

Assuming Chiles (ch eye lls ) not as in chillis (chilli peppers)

Amispringy · 22/08/2023 18:22

Neilsfavouritechilli · 22/08/2023 15:33

I can get to chiles if I put on a fake Scottish accent.

How on earth??

There's an R in his name.

Raera · 22/08/2023 18:35

Posh accent?
Trousers sounds like trysers?

TenOhSeven · 22/08/2023 18:37

I thought this thread was going to be about spaniels. Will I ever learn?!

SlightlygrumpyBettyswaitress · 22/08/2023 19:05

Always referred to as old Charlie Harry here!

foulksmills · 22/08/2023 19:17

TenOhSeven · 22/08/2023 18:37

I thought this thread was going to be about spaniels. Will I ever learn?!

Same 😔
🐶

Neilsfavouritechilli · 22/08/2023 20:09

@amispringy I'm likely way off but I can hear Chi-eles in my late grans accent.

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