So how do you pronounce Massachusetts?

[trevor0101]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

In the COVID-19 era, it's MASK-a-CHEW-sits.

Originally Posted by in_newengland

Well, where did he come from before that? I have two friends who both come from Topsfield and it's S, not Z. Lived in MA my entire life, born and raised, so were my parents and all my family. No one says it with a Z.

He was born, and raised in Braintree, but has spent the last 25 years in Topsfield. He's about 50.

[Charlie&Rose]

Lived in Ma for 60 years. It`s MassachuSetts. Some people also say gazz instead of gas.

[CALGUY]

Not wanting to hijack this thread, but while we are on the subject of correct speech, something that has always bothered me is how people everywhere, pronounce the days of the week.
All the days of the week end in the three letters, "DAY".

Most everyone , when stating a day of the week say it as though it ends with a "DY".
Mondy, Tuesdy, Wedensdy, Thursdy Fridy, but oddly enough, always say Saturday, and return to the "dy", for Sundy.
I notice this a lot in news broadcast.

[in_newengland]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

Not wanting to hijack this thread, but while we are on the subject of correct speech, something that has always bothered me is how people everywhere, pronounce the days of the week.
All the days of the week end in the three letters, "DAY".

Most everyone , when stating a day of the week say it as though it ends with a "DY".
Mondy, Tuesdy, Wedensdy, Thursdy Fridy, but oddly enough, always say Saturday, and return to the "dy", for Sundy.
I notice this a lot in news broadcast.

That's an interesting observation. I'm interested in language but I never thought about that one!

I just tested myself, lol. It varies. This isn't a very scientific test and the best way would be to have someone else observe your pronunciation when you're not doing it on purpose. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or maybe Fri-dy. Sadurdy. Sundy. I recited the sentence, "Let's go on ____________" for my test.

I've noticed the radio and tv presenters seem to have become more sloppy in their speech. Probably all of us have. On radio and tv I hear a lot of "gonna" and "wanna."

[bostonguy1960]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

Not wanting to hijack this thread, but while we are on the subject of correct speech, something that has always bothered me is how people everywhere, pronounce the days of the week.
All the days of the week end in the three letters, "DAY".

Most everyone , when stating a day of the week say it as though it ends with a "DY".
Mondy, Tuesdy, Wedensdy, Thursdy Fridy, but oddly enough, always say Saturday, and return to the "dy", for Sundy.
I notice this a lot in news broadcast.

I hate the "dy" instead of the "day" on days of the week. So lazy. Yet I don't seem to hear it much....but when I do....Aaargh! Hmm...and a newscast would be the last place I'd expect to hear it.

[bostonguy1960]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

In the COVID-19 era, it's MASK-a-CHEW-sits.

Ha ha!

[jcp123]

Originally Posted by masssachoicetts

Quincy MA is pronounced Quinzee.

Not sure about the Z in MA, but im sure natives say it. Its part of the Boston accent to switch S to Z


My cousin pronounces sip as zip.

LOL, funny you bring up Quincy. I kinda stopped playing that game a while ago...places like Natchitoches, TX, Cairo, IL, and Worcester, MA just made me sorta say, I’ll pronounce this crap my own way.

Personally, I say MASS a CHOO sits.

My Pa, a Texas native, says MASS a 2 sits.