December 18, 2012

"Pronounce Wisconsin"

I have trouble with "Manitowoc." Is it "MAN-it-oh-wok," "Man-IT-oh-wok," or "Man-it—OH-wok?"

How do you say "Oconomowoc"?

The State Cartographer's Office has introduced an online map with pronunciation guide.

2 comments:

Peter Hoh said...

I thought it was "Man-eh-TOE-wok" with the "eh" sounding more like "ih," if that makes any sense.

Hardest Minnesota city to pronounce, in my opinion, is Mahtomedi.

Irene said...

I am still not sure, and I've been riding or driving through the city since 1968!

I would have great trouble with Mahtomedi.