Mispronounced Words

  1. Is it called a Double Cardigan or is it a Double Cardan?
  2. Is it called a Spleen or a Spline?
  3. Is it Dana Splicer or Dana Spicer?
  4. How do you say the company name "NEAPCO"?

Q: Is it called a Double Cardigan or is it a Double Cardan?

The correct pronunciation for the two u-joint CV knuckle on a driveshaft is "Double CARDAN" pronounced (car-dan). It is commonly mispronounced Double Cardigan. A Cardigan is a piece of clothing.....it is a sweater.

Q: Is it called a Spleen or a Spline?

The correct pronunciation is Spline...with a "long" I. The spleen, with a "long" E is an organ in your body.

Q: Is it Dana Splicer or Dana Spicer?

The correct pronunciation is Dana SPICER. Think of the word SPICE with an "R" on the end.

Q: How do you say the company name "NEAPCO"?

The correct pronunciation of the company name NEAPCO is "KNEE - APP - CO".