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Which famous brand's name had to be phonetically modified in certain Asian markets because the original pronunciation was too difficult for local consumers to pronounce correctly?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': "Coca-Cola (changed to 'Kekoukele' in China, meaning 'tasty and enjoyable')", 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Nike (changed to 'Naiki' in Japan to match their phonological system)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Google (changed to 'Gugou' in China for easier pronunciation)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Amazon (changed to 'Amazen' in Korea to avoid negative phonetic associations)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |