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Many of these are degenerations in the pronunciation of names that originated in other languages. Sometimes a well-known namesake with the same spelling has a markedly different pronunciation. These are known as heterophonic names or heterophones (unlike heterographs , which are written differently but pronounced the same).
Punta Gorda, Florida: Locals will pronounce it / ˈ p ʌ n t ə ˈ ɡ ɔːr d ə / PUN-tə GOR-də whereas others tend to pronounce the first component as / ˌ p ʊ n t ə / PUUN-tə, more in line with its Spanish origin. Quincy, Massachusetts: The city's name is commonly pronounced by non-locals as / ˈ k w ɪ n s i / KWIN-see.
Quincy, formerly de Quincy, is usually an English toponymic surname of Norman origin, but may also be a given name. For members of the prominent American political family from the mid-17th century to the early-20th century, see Quincy political family .
Even Quincy natives may be hard-pressed to name all the city's beaches. This guide describes them all.
Quincy Jones was not only a legendary record producer, but also a proud father. The music giant welcomed seven children before he died at age 91 in November 2024. “Tonight, with full but broken ...
Mikael Temrowski [1] (born May 6, 1992), known by his stage name Quinn XCII (pronounced "Quinn ninety-two"), [2] is an American singer-songwriter from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He began his career in 2011 when he started writing and recording his own music as a sophomore at Michigan State University , before releasing his debut EP Change of ...
Quincy, a 2018 American documentary film; Quincy, M.E., an American television series starring Jack Klugman as Dr. Quincy; Quincy (Bleach), the race of Hollow-slayers who utilize spiritual power in the anime and manga, Bleach "Quincy / Kono Yo no Shirushi", a single by Korean singer BoA; Quincy (band), a new wave power pop band from New Jersey
The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris' name — featuring none other than the candidate's great nieces. The actress Kerry ...