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Old 03-31-2007, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ChildoftheHorn View Post
While at school, I say Missouree. I go to school in the Chicago area.
When in St. Louis or Columbia visiting family, I say Missourah. The difference is really only because no one knows what you are talking about when you say Missourah. The response is "Oh, you mean Missouree...." It just gets annoying.....
That's interesting. Growing up my family and everyone we knew (yes African Americans) always said Missouree. I didn't know that other Missourians pronounced it differently until years later. BTW, I am from the Lou and the third generation to go to Sumner.
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