[JerseyHighlander]

I've always done the same. I've gone as far as to point ou that our preferred pronunciation is the alternative pronunciation in most unabridged dictionaries.

Raised in North NJ, which is considered a linguisticly unique area of the country. Where do you hail from?

[untenured]

Where do you hail from?

Born in Berkeley (just before it fell apart, so don't hold it against me), lived in IN from 2-5 and then grew up in Houston thereafter.