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Just one of the many things that gives NM its unique character is the place names. What are some more place names that in practice don't match their typical/proper pronunciation?
Here's what I have so far (feel free to interject if you disagree with any of these
Just one of the many things that gives NM its unique character is the place names. What are some more place names that in practice don't match their typical/proper pronunciation?
Here's what I have so far (feel free to interject if you disagree with any of these
The final a of Doña and the first following A of Ana are run together, rather than the pause you would expect in English.
Hi Cathy
Being a transplant, I try and get my pronunciations from the news people, but while Steve Stucker pronounces it correctly (donyana) I just heard someone this morning - weekend flunkie no doubt - pronounce it Donna Anna.
Hi Cathy
Being a transplant, I try and get my pronunciations from the news people, but while Steve Stucker pronounces it correctly (donyana) I just heard someone this morning - weekend flunkie no doubt - pronounce it Donna Anna.
Interesting thread! Thanks Zoidberg
I also like the local nickname for Tularosa: Tuli
Hey, Nan, how's the new house coming? I can't wait to see it when y'all are all finished!!
I have been so tempted to look for a small summer place up there, but....LOL!!!
Zoidberg, thank you for starting this thread because now finally I have a place to ask this burning question:
How do you pronounce Tesuque and Pojoaque?
~clairz
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