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In reply to the discussion: How is Koch actually pronounced? [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,606 posts)4. I believe The Evil Koch Brothers pronounce their name "coke."
I've known some other Kochs who use "cook."
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Both the "o" and the "ch" would get different pronunciations in different places
Recursion
Nov 2012
#51
It varies. In my locale, Koch = "Kuck." The Mayor = "Kotch." The billionaires = "Coke."
WinkyDink
Nov 2012
#32
The Koch brothers are of Dutch descent, not German as stated in several replies.
Tanuki
Nov 2012
#43
I went to college with a Koch and I was given a clear lesson: It's like Coke.
Festivito
Nov 2012
#50