Actor Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has revealed what he says is the correct way to pronounce the iconic character’s name.
Appearing on The Tonight Show, Pratt said, “I can confirm, as the guy, it’s maa·ree·ow.” He added: “But don’t feel bad if you have used ‘marry-o’; a lot of people do that.”
Pratt went on to say that Benny Safdie, who voices Bowser Jr., repeatedly pronounced Mario’s name incorrectly while doing press for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and handlers had to step in to correct him.
This is an interesting topic! It’s always fun to hear how different people pronounce names we all know and love. Chris Pratt’s take on Mario adds a fresh perspective to the classic character. Looking forward to hearing more about the movie!