Source: BroBible
Summary
Travis Etienne Jr., a running back for the New Orleans Saints, revealed that people have been mispronouncing his last name for nearly a decade. He stated that his last name is actually pronounced “Ay-chan,” not “EE-tee-ehn” as previously thought. Etienne explained that the correct pronunciation is due to his French-Cajun upbringing in Louisiana. His younger brother, Trevor, however, has been using the “E-T-N” pronunciation his whole life.
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The habit gets a new name.
Travis Etienne Jr.’s last name is not pronounced the way you think. It’s not “EE-tee-ehn,” but “Ay-chan.” Because, French-Cajun. His brother Trevor, on the other hand, is cool with “E-T-N.” NFL broadcasters, take note.
Pro athletes with hard-to-pronounce names are a thing. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Michael Hoomanawanui, Kyle Juszczyk, and Ndamukong Suh, anyone?
Etienne’s pronunciation correction is a product of his Louisiana upbringing. But hey, at least now we know.
And, of course, there’s the obligatory Twitter PSA to set the record straight.
Author: Evan Null
