Florida, UBM – Among the best beaches in the nation are found in the Sunshine State. Still, some of the most mispronounced localities are found in the state. This could be the result of the great variety of cultures mixed when immigrants arrived and established in Florida.
Whichever the cause of mispronunciation, we have to fix ourselves if we are saying them wrongly. Thus, review the following list and say the locations. And if you mispronounce them, first corrected yourself then others. Should I find myself in your shoes, I would laugh first then correct others. Some kind of leisureful hobby for me.)
Kissimmee,
Given its close proximity to Disney World, this is most likely the most well-known example of a Florida city clearly misaligned. Though “Kiss-i-mee” sounds nice, the real pronunciation is “KUH-sim-EE.”
Apalachicola:
Franklin County in the Panhandle finds its county seat in the six-syllable city, pronounced “ap-UH-lach-uh-KOH-la.” There is the yearly Florida Seafood festival, the oldest maritime celebration in the state.
Dunedin is
Many people still have difficulty even if Pinellas County’s city seems to be easy to say.
The pronunciation is “DUH-nee-den”.
Bokeelia
One of Lee County’s first pioneer families, the Padillas call Bokeelia, on Pine Island between Cape Coral and Sanibel-Captiva home. This sounds like “Bo-keel-yuh.”
Interlachen is the
Putnam County’s town is “in-ter-LOCK-in rather than “in-ter-LACH-in.” Isn’t that strange?
Immokalee is the
Surely you would want to say “IMMO-kal-EE”? But kindly refrain from doing so. Say the unincorporated area of Collier County, next to Naples, as “i-MAH-kuh-lee.”
Matlacha
Tucked on an island in Lee County between Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Pine Island, the little Old Florida fishing community boasts excellent seafood restaurants, boutiques, and bright art galleries. Should you ever visit there, be sure you know how to say it. You want to say “MAT-la-shay”.
Palatki
Its most noteworthy attractions are the Florida Azalea and Blue Crab Festivals and the St. Johns River Water Management District. Say it, “PUH-lat-KUH.”
Micanopy is
Restaurant and antique stores abound in this Alachua County, south of Gainesville neighborhood. Say it aloud, “MIK-i-NOH-pee.”
In summary
These local names come from a wide spectrum of individuals. While many individuals find it difficult to pronounce their names correctly, some may find it simpler. See whether you twisted your tongue or spoke those names accurately.
