I still call it “Mate” (pronounced m8!).

There was an earlier post by someone that posted a rant on YouTube, the guy was complaining about the way it should be pronounced because of the way it is spelt, I must say although I didn’t appreciate all his swearing, he did have a point!.

Maté pronounced “Mah-Tay” (or something like that!).

Mate pronounced “m8” (ma-eight or something like that!. )

See ya mate!.