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I was hoping that it was. :(. No Star Wars for Jake...
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Nope, Tar-anis. You can hear the pronunciation in the video provided 5 seconds in.
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Edited by Recon Number 54: 2/6/2014 3:26:33 PMSounds very much like a homophone to me. [url=http://www.pronouncehow.com/english/tyrannus_pronunciation]Tyrannus[/url].
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Fair enough it sounds similar. But I am confident it is said how it is spelled, Tar-anis, I think it comes down to accent and such.
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I was simply amused by the meaning of the homophone. [quote]tyrannis Web definitions A tyrant, in its modern English usage, is a ruler of a cruel and oppressive character who is an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution, and/or one who has usurped legitimate sovereignty. ...[/quote] My guess is that even though they say it was named after a Celtic god? Someone pointed out and smirked at the irony.
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Perhaps. The British are known for their heavy use of irony.