Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer for January 31, 2018

While we’re on that subject, here’s how to pronounce “Appalachia…”

“Appa-LAY-shuh is the pronunciation of condescension, the pronunciation of the imperialists, the people who do not want to be associated with the place, and the pronunciation Appa-LATCH-uh means that you are on the side that we trust.” Sharyn McCrumb

“If you mispronounce ‘Appa-LATCH-uh’ we might throw an apple at ’cha.” Denise, resident of Appalachia, VA

I loved Coos County.

Gosh.OK then.

Now I heard that they pronounced it Organ. Maybe they say it really quick.

Now I heard that they pronounced it Organ. Maybe they say it really quick.

Gee, in the part of Washington where I lived for 14 years (Puget Sound area), there was no “r” in the pronunciation.

Pronounce Mackinac wrong in the Upper Peninsula and you could get shot. Or at least laughed at. Also, don’t ask a Frenchman if he lived in Pariss.