Interesting US place names

July 30th, 2010 | Author: Paul

I always had a laugh when I saw “Poughkeepsie” on the TV weather map. Of course, it is highly tempting to pronounce it “Poohkeepsie” but it is actually pronounce “PUH KIP SEE” - apparently.

Schenectady is another good one – also in New York state. It’s pronounced “Skinny Atlas”, believe it or not.

But my favourite is Throgs Neck Bridge. It’s quite a beautiful bridge in Queens – here’s a photo from the Metropolitan Transport Authority’s site:

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ColinW:

July 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm

I especially like Lubbock, Texas(for obvious reasons) & Rifle, Arizona.

Horse Bones on Romney Marsh & Wheelbarrow Town, between Canterbury & Folkestone are two of my Kent faves.
Hywel:

July 30, 2010 at 6:50 pm

Clearly not an Ally McBeal fan then
Iain Sharpe:

July 30, 2010 at 10:43 pm

There is a rather lovely song entitled Poughkeepsie (although I suppose it depends on your taste) by the American group Over the Rhine. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVv31WG98pQ

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