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ILrrr-n Posted 17 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

How to Pronounce New York?

I know new separately is pronounced the same way as gnu. But Merriam-Webster’s pronunciation guide says the following about the pronunciation of new: "in place names usually (?)nu? or n? or (?)ni\"

Those would be the same vowels as in nook, banana and nickel respectively. So which one is the most prevalent?

How about New Jersey, New Mexico, New Orleans and New Zealand?
  

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I recommend the same pronunciation whether new is separate or part of a place name -- noo or nyoo , whichever you feel more comfortable with. CJ

— CalifJim

  • I recommend the same pronunciation whether new is separate or part of a place name -- noo or nyoo , whichever you feel more comfortable with.
  • CJ
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I recommend the same pronunciation whether new is separate or part of a place name -- noo or nyoo, whichever you feel more comfortable with.

CJ
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