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Old 10-04-2017, 05:09 PM   #6971 (permalink)
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We got Wacker and Lower Wacker drive. No pronunciation issues there.
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Old 10-04-2017, 05:54 PM   #6972 (permalink)
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Give this one a try...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chaubunagungamaug

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Since 1921, the lake has also been known by a much longer name having 45 letters comprising fourteen syllables: Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.
I just refer to it as "Webster Lake."
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Old 10-04-2017, 06:02 PM   #6973 (permalink)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chaubunagungamaug



I just refer to it as "Webster Lake."
Just imagine the amount of spittle you'd have to wash out of your hair if someone said its full name in front of you!
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Old 10-04-2017, 06:21 PM   #6974 (permalink)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chaubunagungamaug



I just refer to it as "Webster Lake."
would make for a great surname
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Old 10-04-2017, 08:26 PM   #6975 (permalink)
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would make for a great surname
Imagine Googling it!
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Old 10-04-2017, 09:33 PM   #6976 (permalink)
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Imagine Googling it!
^ I just did, Trollheart. Go Name Wars :-



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What's weird is that they both have the letter "G" in their name. To quote TH himself, "Makes you think."
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Old 10-04-2017, 09:35 PM   #6977 (permalink)
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I remember one time in elementary school there was a story about like...why Chinese people have short names? I don't really remember, but the kid had a long ass name and one part was "peepee". Good times.
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Old 10-04-2017, 09:40 PM   #6978 (permalink)
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HaHa! Me and my friend got into trouble for laughing in Geography class when we found "Brown Willie" on a map of Cornwall. We were about eleven I think.
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Old 10-04-2017, 10:34 PM   #6979 (permalink)
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hmm, pronounced skullkill? that one looks tough.

a couple ones from around here
Not that tough, it's "school - l + cull" /sko͞o kəl/ /ˈskuːkəl/

"Schuylkill River" is Dutch, meaning hidden river with hidden pronunciation.
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Old 10-04-2017, 11:19 PM   #6980 (permalink)
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I remember one time in elementary school there was a story about like...why Chinese people have short names?
How do Chinese parents name their kids? Roll an empty soda can down a metal staircase.
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