Fred Osborn wrote:

 I have foolishly volunteered to do a show and tell on our favorite

rotary

 engine for my local EAA chapter. I will not say where or when for fear
 that Paul and Vance might decide to fly in to heckle (:>). My problem -
 I have always pronounced Wankle as Wonk-el, it sounded more German.
 The local pronunciation seems to be Wayk-el. I would like to get at
 least that part of the presentation correct. Who can help me?

 Fred O.

I think Vaunkel would be the closest pronunciation to the German Wankel.
:) Elisabeth (Perry's [German :)] wife)

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