[melancholy]

I may not have heard everything distinctly and clearly over the beer.

LOL!

I hear a distinct "R" and yes its "Z" sound for the "S."

I had a six months private course in German and lived in Braunschweig, W. Germany (then) for sometime.

[elcid1970]

Umlauts in German take some getting used to.

I was taught, “form your mouth to say `oh’ (or `oo’) but actually say `ee’”. Works, sort of.

Anyway, Cohen is a loudmouthed jerk who has just outgraysoned Grayson. What an accomplishment.