Question for the grammar Nazis

Tref · 04-13-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Question:

If a company name (or any other proper name) ends in an "s" and you are speaking of something that belongs to that company, what is the proper way to say it?

If you were talking (well, writing) about the web site that belonged to XYZ Productions, would it be

Any thoughts?

My first thought is -- what kind of name is XYZ for a company? Is it short for Examine Your Zipper?

Morrigoon · 04-13-2007, 05:07 PM

I would use s' for written, but probably pronounce the extra s sound verbally.

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