Grey Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Hi, I don't play Ky or anything, but if anyone knows the answer to my question, I'd figure it would be the people in this forum. So the question is, how is "Ky Kiske" pronounced? I've always pronounced it as Kai Keeskay, because I'd figure the game is from Japan so the "e" at the end of "Kiske" would be pronounced (like Sasuke from Naruto or Kagome from Inuyasha). What are your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osuna Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Well, he's supposed to be french, so I honestly have no clue. But the way the in game announcer says it seems to rhyme with pie disk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-C Report post Posted April 15, 2009 I've heard variations, me personally saying "Kai Keyske." Kai Keske Kii Keske Keh Kiske Kei Kiske Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakkiel Report post Posted April 16, 2009 He's named after Kai Hansen, so saying it as "Kai" is correct. Kiske is originally spelled "Kisuke" in the japanese language so saying that way would make most sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Report post Posted April 16, 2009 ^ thanks guys, I can't believe my guess is right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adelheid Report post Posted April 16, 2009 No, that's totally wrong. The Japanese is written カイ=キスク, or Kai Kisuku, as is represented by all the Japanese media. It's definitely pronounced without a stressed vowel at the end. The English version of Overture also follows this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakkiel Report post Posted April 16, 2009 I can't actually read japanese, I just know that's how you'd say it. EDIT: Not to mention Micahel Kiske's last name is said that way too, which is where his last name came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adelheid Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Yeah, it comes from Michael Kiske, but Ky's last name is definitely pronounced more like "Kisk" or "Keesk," depending on your level of inflection. I mean, that's just what the kana says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNRR Report post Posted April 16, 2009 As a Korean, I have my two cents: Since "ki" is a syllable derived from the addition of the "k" consonant and the "i" ("ee" as in "leer," "leet," "leek") vowel sounds (き + い = きor whatever, that shit), I'd say that it's pronounced as "KEEEEE" more than anything. But that's just a Korean talking. 카이 키 수 캐 see: Wiki's Hiragana Table edit: Everyone knows Japanese people are only capable of hiragana syllable pronunciations ;p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Report post Posted April 16, 2009 How's Michael Kiske's last name pronounced (Keeske or Kiskay)? Michael's Kiske's name in katakana is also キスク. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sytha Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Kiskay. Which also is how every Ky player I've ran into. Pronounces his name. Kai Kiss-kay. Jokingly I'll sometimes say Kai Kai-skay as Japan Core has taught me. Made his Name even more awesome by changing the I in Kiske to a Y. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Look up Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske of Helloween and Gamma Ray....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakkiel Report post Posted April 20, 2009 thanks for repeating what's already been said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Nobody mentioned the bands they were in, sorry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silmerion Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I'm pretty sure Stark's right; however, 'KEESE-kay' seems to roll off the tongue a lot more smoothly. Say it how you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherShredder Report post Posted February 12, 2010 Hey! with my swedish super accent i say "Kai Keeske" Like in "Sasuk"e" : D Sol needs that french Baguette to make it through a day of Hard, Hard Work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metal Crusader Report post Posted October 31, 2012 Alright, I want to put this one to bed once and for all. I've created that account specifically for that reason. Ky is pronounced like hi with a K. It comes from Kai Hansen, who was a guitarist for Helloween. Kiske is pronounced like kiss and the Spanish word for what - qué. So it would Kissqué or Kiské (alternatively: Kisk'e'). It comes from Michael Kiske, who was the singer for Helloween. Michael Kiske is one of, if not the most, my favorite singers and it was painful for me to hear it pronounced incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BladeOfJustice7 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Are there any other users of this French Holy Knight, besides myself, who feels a new ACR video thread should be made? Or is my favourite fighting game of all time too "dead" to be even bother to do so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites