This Filipino American Life Episode 192 – Say My Name, Say My Name: Code Switching and Pronunciation of Filipino Names
Aug 12, 2023
The podcast discusses the pronunciation of Filipino last names and the act of code-switching. It explores the debates around respecting people's preferred pronunciations and shares personal experiences of name mispronunciations. The hosts also debate the combination of ketchup and rice, delve into the personality of Mr. Roxas, and discuss the influence of teachers on name mispronunciations and assimilation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Name Pronunciation and Respect
04:23 • 2min
Pronunciation of Filipino Names and Code-Switching
06:02 • 16min
The Debate: Ketchup on Rice
22:26 • 4min
Food preferences and the subjectivity of identity
26:53 • 2min
Speculating on Mr. Roxas's Interest in the Podcast
29:05 • 2min
The Influence of Teachers on Mispronunciation and Assimilation
30:44 • 10min