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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).
The state takes its name from the Nevada Territory, which in turn was named for the Sierra Nevada. [20] Nevadans pronounce the second syllable with the "a" of "apple" (/ n ə ˈ v æ d ə /) while some people from outside of the state pronounce it with the "a" of "palm" (/ n ə ˈ v ɑː d ə /). [21]
Michigander, [37] Wolverine, [38] [39] Michiganite, Yooper/Troll (for residents of the Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula, respectively), [40] Michigoose (used specifically for female residents, as a play on "Michigander") [40] Minnesota: Minnesotan Minne Mississippi: Mississippian Missouri: Missourian Missouran French: Missourien Spanish ...
The correct pronunciation of the family name has come up before. In April 2021, Dan Levy shared a clip from “Jeopardy!” when he was the answer to a clue. The contestant mispronounced his name ...
The most popular given names by state in the United States vary. This is a list of the top 10 names in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for the years 1996 through 2023. This information is taken from the "Popular Baby Names" database maintained by the United States Social Security Administration. [1]
On the eve of Election Day, more than 11,300 mail-in ballots needed signatures cured in Clark County, and more than 1,800 needed fixing in Washoe County, the Nevada secretary of state's office ...
Gwyn and its variants are male given names, indicated by the spelling using "y" rather than "e". [1] Gwen or Gwendolen are female equivalents. Gwynne is a unisex Anglicised version of the name. Gwyneth can cause confusion, as this is a female name with apparently male spelling, however, this name has a different etymological origin. [2]
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A state board wants to change the name of a mountain peak in eastern Nevada's Great Basin National Park to more appropriately recognize a geological area important to a native ...