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AH'-koh-kwahn, STAN'-tuhn and More Virginia Pronunciations
Don't just look local, sound local with these tips.
Tuck this away for some New Year's Eve party banter.
ABC13 in Lynchburg has published a helpful pronunciation list for a few people and places in Virginia that might be hard for a broadcast journalist to pronounce.
For my first few weeks in the area, I was glad I wasn't asked to pronounce Occoquan. in fact, there was a comical lesson from former editor Rachel Leon at one of the tables at Blue Arbor Cafe.
From the list:
Occoquan (AH'-koh-kwahn).
Staunton (STAN'-tuhn).
Ft. Belvoir (BEHL'-vwahr).
See the complete list at ABC13.
How about you? Stumped by Occoquan or another area local word? Tell us in the comment section!
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