My wife pronounces it three different ways, each of which she can support. I pronounce it one, but other than that it’s the way I’ve heard it I can’t support my pronunciation even after some searches. What’s yours and why?

    • toynbee@lemmy.worldOP
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      9 days ago

      Maryland. Maybe it’s regional, like you said. However, I was sheltered growing up, so maybe not.

      • ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works
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        9 days ago

        That very well could be regional. Are you near Baltimore? I grew up around DC, but mostly in Annapolis, and I’ve always said it like cen-tar

        Edit - I agree with the person below, your brain probably decided that’s how it was pronounced at a young age. There’s a bunch of words I’ve read but never say out loud because I know I will say them wrong! I should just own them, there’s too many great words out there!

        • toynbee@lemmy.worldOP
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          9 days ago

          I am no longer in Maryland, but yes, I spent most of my life within an hour of Baltimore. I was indeed an avid reader, so it’s possible that I made my own decision about its pronunciation (that has certainly happened with other words), but I think I got this one from hearing my mom say it. I can’t prove that, though.

          https://youtu.be/LkjxO9OVwNs