Since my first language is french, I'll answer the first question:
In french tonneau means "wine barrel", somersault", or just plain "cover".
So by saying tonneau cover we are really just saying "cover cover". You
pronounce it like the word "ton" (as in 2000 lbs.) and "no". Try saying
"ton-no". This is probably the way you were pronouncing it anyway. To really
get it right you have to have a french accent. I love the way Americans
pronounce french words. My favorite is converting the family name "Lefebvre"
into "Le Fever". Don't even ask what the french word for "seal" is.
For your second question: I would assume that, provided it doesn't rain, you
don't need the bars.
Now seal off,
Daniel58612
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Justin Cook [SMTP:justincook@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 3:19 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: how do you say... ah yes
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> What is the correct pronunciation for tonneau?
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> Also, are the tonneau bars really necessary to support the cover? I
> would imagine that the snaps might be enough to keep it in place for
> light-duty use (just keep the sun and dust out for a few hours at a
> time). Also I would guess I could make one (again for light duty use)
> for a lot less than I see them being sold for.
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> -JC
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