Here Are 8 Crazy Street Names In Chicago That Will Leave You Baffled
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Elizabeth Crozier
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With the mix of cultures found in Chicago, it’s no wonder that there are some names here and there that are more difficult to pronounce. Many street names in the city are derived from Irish, Polish, and Mexican roots. See which of these eight streets you’re saying wrong.
It’s like nails on a chalkboard for a Chicagoan to hear one of these names pronounces incorrectly. Read this before you make anyone mad.
No, this road isn't known for any high respect or esteem, and it's not pronounced like honor. Say "ON-er-ay" so no one laughs at you.
Don't say it like your cousin Devin's name. The pronunciation is "Dee-VAHN" and everyone knows it.
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Also not pronounced like the name, this is one of the most commonly misspoken street names in the city. It has a long vowel sound and is said like, "paul-EYE-na."
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The same "eye" sound starts this name too. It actually sounds like a decent name for someone, and is pronounced "KYE-ler."
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This is one of the strangest street names in Chicago. New-comers usually get some syllables flipped. Say, "wuh-BAN-see-uh," or no one will know what you're talking about.
Good luck knowing how to say this without hearing it first. Pronounced, "GUR-ta," it looks nothing like it sounds.
This is a tricky one, and the trick is to just forget the "H." Say it like "TROOP" for accuracy.
Don't ask where Leave-It Street is. This strange word is pronounced "LEV-it."
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