To: LuxMaker
For FReepers who wonder... “Puh ‘sake” is an acceptable pronunciation, although many (most?) North Jersey natives will pronounce it “Puh ‘say ik” with the last two syllables almost blending together.
3 posted on
06/08/2009 8:54:15 PM PDT by
NewJerseyJoe
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To: NewJerseyJoe
Former Clifton native here. Passaic—haven’t heard that name in a while.
9 posted on
06/08/2009 9:19:32 PM PDT by
exit82
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To: NewJerseyJoe
“Puh ‘sake” is an acceptable pronunciation, although many (most?) North Jersey natives will pronounce it “Puh ‘say ik” with the last two syllables almost blending together.I was born there 70 years ago...it's Puh-sake...unless you're from "Da udder side Pots-ake."
10 posted on
06/08/2009 9:22:38 PM PDT by
oldsalt
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