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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapiki-maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitnatahu. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapiki-maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitnatahu holds the world record for being the longest place name on the entire planet, at the length of 85 characters. What is the longest city or town name in the world? The North Island of New Zealand has a place named Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. The 1,000-foot hill near the township […]

The Right Way to Pronounce “LaCroix” According to the LaCroix website, it is pronounced “la-croy.” “Consumers are reminded of the correct pronunciation when asked to ‘enjoy LaCroix’ with every sip they take,” the site says. Why is LaCroix pronounced la-Croy? The Right Way to Pronounce “LaCroix” While the name may […]

The correct phonetic pronunciation of Massachusetts in English is Mass-ah-chew-sits. How do Americans spell Massachusetts? a state in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast. What is a correct pronunciation? Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon […]

Fuhgeddaboudit: New York Accent On Its Way Out, Linguists Say New York City is home to more than 700 languages, including distinct “New Yorker” accents. A new exhibit examines how changes in the city’s population are contributing to their decline. Where do New Yorkers get their accent? Based on years […]

Wiktionary. roanokenoun. White beads of low value made from shells, formerly used for ornaments and currency by Native Americans of colonial Virginia. Etymology: From rawrenock. What did Roanoke mean? Roanoke means “white beads made from shells” (or more literally “things rubbed smooth by hand”). White beads were used as ornaments […]

A vibrant, historic city in the South West of England, Gloucester is a great place to live and raise a family, offering the perfect mix of modern amenities whilst being surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty. Is Gloucester MA good place to live? Gloucester is a great community. There […]

Gloucestershire is home to some very posh houses, and the city of Gloucester is no exception to this. It’s no surprise considering the beautiful landscape we’re blessed with, views of never ending greenery making certain areas very desirable. Is Gloucester a nice place? A vibrant, historic city in the South […]

The town is also the site of the siege of Gloucester in 1643, during which the city held out against Royalist forces in the First English Civil War. A major attraction of the city is Gloucester Cathedral, which is the burial place of King Edward II and Walter de Lacy; […]

How do you pronounce Nguyen Nguyen? Correct Pronunciation of Nguyen N’win/Ng’win: One syllable. Ng’win is closest to the correct Vietnamese pronunciation. Noo-yen/Ngoo-yen: Two syllables. Are there different ways to pronounce Nguyen? Southern Vietnamese tend to clip some of their sounds, so Nguyen would be pronounced something like “Win” or “Wen.” […]

A Boston accent is a local accent of Eastern New England English native specifically to the city of Boston and its suburbs. Northeastern New England English is classified as traditionally including New Hampshire, Maine, and all of eastern Massachusetts, though some uniquely local vocabulary appears only around Boston. What is […]

What is the pronunciation of Edgar? Break ‘Edgar’ down into sounds: [ED] + [GUH] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. What is the meaning Edgar? rich, happyEdgar in American English (ˈedɡər) noun. a male given name: from Old English words meaning […]

The name Cordelia can pronounced as “Kawr-DEL-ee-ə/kawr-DEL-yə” in text or letters. What does Cordelia mean? heartMeaning. allegedly “heart” or “daughter of the sea(-god)”, Jewel of the Sea (Welsh) How do you say the name Rosalie? Rosalie (/ˈroʊzəli/ ROH-zə-lee, /ˈrɒzə-/ ROZ-ə-) is a feminine given name, the French, German, and Dutch […]

The noun “cement” was originally pronounced SEE-ment back in the 14th century, and some people still say it that way, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. The old pronunciation has since been “almost superseded” by sih-MENT, the OED says, because that’s the way the verb is pronounced. How do you […]

Bennies (or shoobies, as they’re referred to in South Jersey) is an arguably derogatory term for tourists – especially arrogant, ill-behaved or ill-adapted tourists. What do locals call tourists? A: Bennys, bennies, shoobies, weekenders, day-trippers and a few other choice names I can’t print are just some of the special […]

Cher: A Cajun term of affection derived from French and often pronounced “sha.” E.g., “You’re looking good, sha!” Why do they say Cher in New Orleans? Derived from French-speaking Cajuns and Creoles living in Louisiana, “cher” (sha) is an term of endearment used when greeting someone loved. For example, you […]