"BACK-man" UK?

[wjstix]

I noticed watching some British modelers on YouTube recently that when discussing Bachmann's UK products they pronounce Bachmann "BACK-mun" rather than "BOCK-mun".

Seems a bit odd, any idea why? 

[Len]

It's probably a "tomayto" (US) vs "tomahto" (UK) thing. Or someone just thought it would be funny.

Len

[wjstix]

Well, but that sort of difference is more common with words rather than family names. Apparently all UK modelers say it that way, so I don't think it's a one-off thing or a joke.

Maybe Bachmann should add a little pronunciation reminder on it's UK "Branchline" OO trains website?

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/category/model-railway/branchline

[Terry Toenges]

So do those fellows across the pond pronounce that music guy's name "Joe Hand Back"?