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Quincy, Massachusetts, is the only one of 17 cities named Quincy in the United States whose residents pronounce the name as "KWIN-zee" rather than "KWIN-see". In 1845 the Old Colony Railroad opened; the Massachusetts Historical Commission stated that the railroad was "the beginning of a trend toward suburbanization".
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.
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).
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 .
The naming of Pageant Field goes back to an event 100 years ago when Quincy was celebrating 300 years. How Quincy's Pageant Field got its name. (It was quite dramatic)
Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer who worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and scores of other A-list acts, died Nov. 3 at the age of ...
Quincy Jones' final Instagram post reflected his love for his seven children.. The legendary musician died at 91 on Sunday, Nov. 3 at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist, Arnold Robinson ...
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