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    Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
    Huh. Never realized. I say it "App-uh-LAY-shuh" because we Sconnies can't pronounce anything right!
    I must disagree. Don't you have a bunch of Indian names for your lakes? And a bunch more Norwegian names for everyting else, dere? Ya, you betcha, you do, so don't go forgettin it, den.

    How's that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    I must disagree. Don't you have a bunch of Indian names for your lakes? And a bunch more Norwegian names for everyting else, dere? Ya, you betcha, you do, so don't go forgettin it, den.

    How's that?
    What, you have a hard time pronouncing Ashwaubenon, Oconomowoc, Chequamegon, Manitowoc, Weyauwega, Kinnickinnic, Mukwonago, Nasewaupee, Namakagon, Nepeuskun, and Wonewoc?

    Don't worry, we set up a website for you guys: www.misspronouncer.com

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