Charlottesville

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Please don't discuss the substance, but just a simple question.

Do you pronounce the city name with a hard "ch" as in "to char a steak," or is it soft like "sharlottesville?"

I have always heard the latter but many newspeople and pundits are pronouncing it the other way.

Who's right?

 

[LesClaypool]

Please don't discuss the substance, but just a simple question.

Do you pronounce the city name with a hard "ch" as in "to char a steak," or is it soft like "sharlottesville?"

I have always heard the latter but many newspeople and pundits are pronouncing it the other way.

Who's right?

Haven't heard anyone pronounce it CHar (a steak).

It's obviously and definitely SHarlottesville.

Anyone who pronounces it that first way must be having a case of the mondays...or is an eclipse-denier.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Haven't heard anyone pronounce it CHar (a steak).

It's obviously and definitely SHarlottesville.

Anyone who pronounces it that first way must be having a case of the mondays...or is an eclipse-denier.

That's my thinking too. I've heard it plenty the last few days, on a major network beginning with C and ending with N.

 

[LesClaypool]

That's my thinking too. I've heard it plenty the last few days, on a major network beginning with C and ending with N.

You get your news from CBN too?

Praise the Lord!

 

[BarryB1081]

Sh, as in, he sharted.

 

[ReliableOstrich]

Sh, as in, he sharted.

This.

Btw, props to OP, making flying so close to the fire look easy.

 

[peezy28]

IBL

 

[funksouljon]

IMO, anyone who doesn't pronounce it like Shar is likely a Yankee or worse, from Cali. Not dissimilar to the S in Louisville or NO being a 2 word city.

 

[OrlandNole]

IMO, anyone who doesn't pronounce it like Shar is likely a Yankee or worse, from Cali. Not dissimilar to the S in Louisville or NO being a 2 word city.

So how do you pronounce Louisville?

 

[FSUTribe76]

So how do you pronounce Louisville?

I say Louie-vill. But I think the locals say Loo-val.

For New Orleans I usually say New Or-lans or NOLA. Locals usually say Nawhlins. And only Yankees say New Or-Leens or New Or-Lee-Anns.

 

[FSUTribe76]

The really difficult city names are in Virginia where Gloucester and Worcester are properly pronounced "Gloster" and "Worster".

And any good Tallahassean knows Havana Florida is pronounced Hay-Vanna while the one in Cuba is Huh-Van-uh and Cairo Georgia is pronounced Kay-row instead of the Kiy-ro in Egypt.

 

[Fijimn]

The really difficult city names are in Virginia where Gloucester and Worcester are properly pronounced "Gloster" and "Worster".

And any good Tallahassean knows Havana Florida is pronounced Hay-Vanna while the one in Cuba is Huh-Van-uh and Cairo Georgia is pronounced Kay-row instead of the Kiy-ro in Egypt.

They got some screwy names in Texas: Gruene = Green; Boerne = Bur-nee; Bexar = Bear; Palacios = Palashish

 

[BOwens21]

*Stop it.

 

[BarryB1081]

Bowfort (like bow tie), NC, and Bewfort (sounds like pew) fort, SC.

 

[OrlandNole]

I say Louie-vill. But I think the locals say Loo-val.

For New Orleans I usually say New Or-lans or NOLA. Locals usually say Nawhlins. And only Yankees say New Or-Leens or New Or-Lee-Anns.

Lou-ah-vul, kinda like how old school Floridians say Miam-uh.

 

[ReliableOstrich]

I say Louie-vill. But I think the locals say Loo-val.

For New Orleans I usually say New Or-lans or NOLA. Locals usually say Nawhlins. And only Yankees say New Or-Leens or New Or-Lee-Anns.

I grew up in Tally and say New Or-Leens, but to be honest, I'm complimented by the yankee moniker, so I'll take that as a pat on the back - aside from the fact that I'm a sox fan.

 

[LesClaypool]

I grew up in Tally and say New Or-Leens, but to be honest, I'm complimented by the yankee moniker, so I'll take that as a pat on the back - aside from the fact that I'm a sox fan.

I am in fact from Connecticut - the Yankee State - but I've lived in Florida since I was 12, so I'm hard pressed to prove that I'm much of a Northerner anymore at this point. 2 things I've retained from living in the New England though...I talk very quickly and I still say "wicked."

Both give me away as a Yankee, which I too find to be a compliment lest I be confused with or lumped in with Rednecks.

 

[West Duval Nole]

Please don't discuss the substance, but just a simple question.

I can't believe this thread lasted this many posts following your request. Well done Locker room. Well done!!!

 

[BarryB1081]

I can't believe this thread lasted this many posts following your request. Well done Locker room. Well done!!!

We're all adults here, but only when we absolutely have to be.

 

[ReliableOstrich]

I am in fact from Connecticut - the Yankee State - but I've lived in Florida since I was 12, so I'm hard pressed to prove that I'm much of a Northerner anymore at this point. 2 things I've retained from living in the New England though...I talk very quickly and I still say "wicked."

Both give me away as a Yankee, which I too find to be a compliment lest I be confused with or lumped in with Rednecks.

i talk like a million miles an hour - always have.

helps me discern the folks who can keep up vs those who can't. folks who speak slow frustrate me but i'm trying to get better about it.

 

[funksouljon]

So how do you pronounce Louisville?

Lou-ah-vul. Personally for NOLA its varies a bit based on context but usually Nawhlins. Sort of like route being root or rowt depending on use. What root are you taking? Most likely rowt 66.

 

[RangerNole]

i talk like a million miles an hour - always have.

helps me discern the folks who can keep up vs those who can't. folks who speak slow frustrate me but i'm trying to get better about it.

So why do slow talkers bother you?

Do slow typer's bother you too ?

 

[ReliableOstrich]

So why do slow talkers bother you?

Do slow typer's bother you too ?

Lol, the way that shows up, all the excessive spaces are removed, looks normal until I tried to quote it.

Slow talkers bother me because I tend to move quickly, whether in conversation or from point a to b.

And yes slow typers bother me too, in addition to folks who don't know keyboard shortcuts. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me -- that said, I'm always happy to politely teach someone so that I no longer have to suffer through their rookie antics (and they can be more productive in life).

 

[skramer100]

Pronounce it "Dunn crossed the goal line!"

 

[seminole97]

So why do slow talkers bother you?

Do slow typer's bother you too ?

You know what grinds my gears? Short video clips that take longer to load than they would for me to read, never mind how slow the presenter talks when it finally starts.

 

[Gonolz]

So, none of you have spent a substantial amount of time in See-Ville? That is the correct way to pronounce it. Now, we can move on to how to pronounce Monticello (Virginia or Florida).

 

[West Duval Nole]

Lol, the way that shows up, all the excessive spaces are removed, looks normal until I tried to quote it.

Slow talkers bother me because I tend to move quickly, whether in conversation or from point a to b.

And yes slow typers bother me too, in addition to folks who don't know keyboard shortcuts. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me -- that said, I'm always happy to politely teach someone so that I no longer have to suffer through their rookie antics (and they can be more productive in life).

How bout slow drivers? Do they bother you?

 

[noleclone2]

Most people out of state still don't realize Gainesville is pronounced Sh It Hole.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Lol, the way that shows up, all the excessive spaces are removed, looks normal until I tried to quote it.

Slow talkers bother me because I tend to move quickly, whether in conversation or from point a to b.

And yes slow typers bother me too, in addition to folks who don't know keyboard shortcuts. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me -- that said, I'm always happy to politely teach someone so that I no longer have to suffer through their rookie antics (and they can be more productive in life).

How bout slow drivers? Do they bother you?

Especially those traveling slowly in the left lane?

 

[RangerNole]

Lol, the way that shows up, all the excessive spaces are removed, looks normal until I tried to quote it.

Slow talkers bother me because I tend to move quickly, whether in conversation or from point a to b.

And yes slow typers bother me too, in addition to folks who don't know keyboard shortcuts. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me -- that said, I'm always happy to politely teach someone so that I no longer have to suffer through their rookie antics (and they can be more productive in life).

ha ha. I am with you though. Whether it is telling a story, making a decision or whatever I am the same way. I tend to process info quickly and then make a decision. It may be the wrong decision, but I will adjust. Solve the problem and move on; over thinking things and spending forever deciding on stuff drives me nuts.

 

[OrlandNole]

So, none of you have spent a substantial amount of time in See-Ville? That is the correct way to pronounce it. Now, we can move on to how to pronounce Monticello (Virginia or Florida).

Mon-ah-sellah

 

[ReliableOstrich]

How bout slow drivers? Do they bother you?

Especially those traveling slowly in the left lane?

Hmm not really, I rarely drive since I live in NYC. I guess slow cab drivers annoy me, but more specifically ones who are unsure of the best route. Cabbies know the city like the back of their hand but a lot of these uber folks are 100% reliant on navigation, which leads to some lollygagging since they can't memorize like 3 turns ahead.

Another thing I find bothersome, autoplay videos on websites. espin has long annoyed me and sadly warchant/rivals have recently joined that group.

ha ha. I am with you though. Whether it is telling a story, making a decision or whatever I am the same way. I tend to process info quickly and then make a decision. It may be the wrong decision, but I will adjust. Solve the problem and move on; over thinking things and spending forever deciding on stuff drives me nuts.

Big decisions deserve an appropriate amount of deliberation but watching someone spend 10 mins debating what to order is mindblasting. I usually don't even decide until the waiter or waitress shows up and then I do a super rapid scan, pick something and hope I made a good choice. Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[goldmom]

So how do you pronounce Louisville?

It's Loouhville.

 

[hatsbo]

I live just outside the circus known as Charlottesville, we have been here for six years. We mispronounced several words upon our arrival here including Monticello, Staunton and Rio Road, a major thorough fare. I would imagine they'll be changing the city name soon, considering it's named after a Queen promulgating monarchy, a power grab based on bloodlines. The major retail road is named Seminole Trail, which I'm sure annoys more than a few UVA people. Expect that to be changed as well, as to not offend any victims.

 

[LesClaypool]

The best thing to come out of Charlottesville...

 

[LesClaypool]

And here's the man in action...what a BEAST!!

 

[BOwens21]

*Stop it.

Sorry. Didn't mean to break any rules.

 

[Fijimn]

You know what grinds my gears? Short video clips that take longer to load than they would for me to read, never mind how slow the presenter talks when it finally starts.

Bullet points in a PP presentation that repeat what the speaker is saying...either do a presentation or give me the bullet points to read on my own.

 

[OrlandNole]

I live just outside the circus known as Charlottesville, we have been here for six years. We mispronounced several words upon our arrival here including Monticello, Staunton and Rio Road, a major thorough fare.

Did you try to grab a beer at Michie Tavern?

 

[KitingHigh]

I say Louie-vill. But I think the locals say Loo-val.

For New Orleans I usually say New Or-lans or NOLA. Locals usually say Nawhlins. And only Yankees say New Or-Leens or New Or-Lee-Anns.

New Or Leens is used by some Southerners, but never New or-lee-anns