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Ohio Town Names You're Pronouncing Wrong | Columbus News
Ohio’s quirky town names are a linguistic treasure trove—Scioto’s “sigh-OH-tuh,” Chillicothe’s “chill-uh-KAW-thee,” and Cuyahoga’s “kye-uh-HOE-guh” are just the start. From French-rooted Bellefontaine (“bell-fountain”) to Coshocton (“kuh-SHAWK-tuhn”), these pronunciations reveal centuries of cultural fusion. Ohio University’s 1950s guides were born from locals’ need to share their secret handshake of place names. Even familiar-sounding spots like Olentangy and Lancaster trip up outsiders. Mastering them isn’t just helpful—it’s a nod to history and local pride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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