Like politics, pronunciation is always local
Good case for mispronunciation as covert prestige. Watch out, though, the cool kids might catch on if they start to notice
I like to pronounce Arkansas as Are-Kansas. When questioned, I say, "Well, you don't pronounce Kansas as "Can-saw" do you?
It is pointless, but fun.
Good case for mispronunciation as covert prestige. Watch out, though, the cool kids might catch on if they start to notice
I like to pronounce Arkansas as Are-Kansas. When questioned, I say, "Well, you don't pronounce Kansas as "Can-saw" do you?
It is pointless, but fun.