The pronunciation of Florissant, specifically in Florissant, MO, is
NOT pronounced (we know your radio spot was recorded outside of St. Louis when we hear...)
"floor" ESS ent
FLUER ess ent (too French-like!)
"Floor" ess "ant"
"Prior post on correct pronunciation is correct.
St Louisans commonly mispronounce names of French and German origin. To add to the challenge, the mispronunciation isn't consistent. Names of Native American origin are spelled phonetically but likely only resemble the original language (Meramec River.)
Other commonly mispronounced St. Louis place names: Gravois, Des Peres (city and river -- heck, it's not even a river!), Creve Coeur, Dunegant, St Francois (person and river), St. Louis.
Other Missouri names: Cortoix Creek, Nevada (city), New Madrid (city, fault line)"
Wehle is a last name of German origin. Notable people with this last name include Peter Wehle was an Austrian actor, writer, composer and cabaret performer.
What is the correct Irish pronunciation of the name
Sean?
Sean an Irish name that saw a surge in popularity throughout the Anglosphere (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States), largely due to the iconic actor Sean Connery.
What is the correct pronunciation of the Welsh name
Cwm?
In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.
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