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06-08-2007, 03:26 PM
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More Pronunciation Fun
If Greenwich - is "gren - itch"
does that make Norwich "nor - itch"
Silent w's all around?
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06-08-2007, 03:36 PM
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Norwich is pronounced like it is spelled, Nor-witch.
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06-08-2007, 03:52 PM
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Greenwich has a silent W
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06-08-2007, 06:41 PM
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You will surely drive through Mamaroneck in Westchester County. It's "Muh-mare-uh-nick" not "Mamo-ran-ack" which is how I hear many out of towners pronounce it.
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06-08-2007, 06:42 PM
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Okay now - that's not fair. How am I supposed to know when to envoke the silent w rule? LOLOL
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06-08-2007, 06:57 PM
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A bit off topic
but some added information about your new home in CT
we have many fine wineries here- some in the western part of the state and some in the eastern. They for the most part produce excellent wine- and have restaurants, gardens and tastings. Many have a European type of architecture that is very pleasant. They make a great day trip while hopping about in the highlands of both eastern and western CT.
Sharpe Hil Winery/Vineyards in Pomfret (eastern CT) is really a great place to visit in the late summer and autumn- the so called 'Quiet Corner' of eastern CT is much more New England tradition' then western CT that has a bit more of a New York influence.
Eastern CT has among its residents (Harrison Ford and Girlfriend Callista Lockhart) An 'estate' in Pomfret
John Travolta has a home in Windham, and 'Monkee' Peter Tork in Mansfield-
We do not have as many celebs as in western CT-like Meryl Streep (near Litchfield) and others - but the eastern part of the state is being discovered.
In Brooklyn CT- the 'Golden Lamb Buttery' is A famous restaurant and has hosted Presidents, sports stars, movie idols and more (reservations only)
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06-08-2007, 07:50 PM
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Thanks! I'm counting the days until I can explore every nook and cranny of CT.
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06-08-2007, 10:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeremeyk482
You will surely drive through Mamaroneck in Westchester County. It's "Muh-mare-uh-nick" not "Mamo-ran-ack" which is how I hear many out of towners pronounce it.
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The first is right. I used to work for FIDCO which was headquartered out of White Plains. One of our marketing people was from Mamaroneck (hi Rita M.!). Whenever I drive along I-287 with friends from Connecticut, I always laugh at Mama-rah-nick! I instantly think of my friends from Lake Ronkonkoma who suffer a similar fate!
Last edited by Rich Lee; 06-08-2007 at 10:34 PM..
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