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To: NKP_Vet

Only dispute I would have is that Arkansas is pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable. At least here in Kansas. It’s certainly pronounced that way when speaking of the river.


3 posted on 01/11/2014 8:05:07 AM PST by Mercat
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To: Mercat
Only dispute I would have is that Arkansas is pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable. At least here in Kansas. It’s certainly pronounced that way when speaking of the river.

I understand that beyond the borders of the Bear State, the river is pronounced "Are Kansas."

4 posted on 01/11/2014 8:10:15 AM PST by Fiji Hill
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In Arkansas, it is placed on the first syllable.


15 posted on 01/11/2014 12:09:34 PM PST by Shery (in APO Land)
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