If You Can Pronounce These 8 Words, You've Lived In Illinois For Far Too Long
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Due to our state’s heritage and weirdness, there are some very strange town names in Illinois that only the tried-and-true resident can pronounce. If you know all eight of these words, you’ve probably been living in the Land of Lincoln for far too long.
On second thought, knowing how to pronounce these words is what makes us true Illinoisans. Scroll on to see if you say these correctly.
Located in Macoupin County, in the southern portion of the state, this town name is pronounced Ben-ELD. It is home to fewer than 1,500 residents and is a quiet town where things don't change much.
This village in LaSalle County sits just outside of Chicagoland in the northern section of Illinois. It is pronounced SAHM-uh-nok and is home to about 1,800 residents.
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You'll never get this one right on the first try unless you've heard it enough times. It is pronounced vi-uh-TAH-guh and is situated in Knox County near Galesburg in the east/central region of the Prairie State.
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This city just north of Chicago is pronounced waw-KEE-guhn. It is home to 88,000 residents and is tucked right up against Lake Michigan. Locals enjoy nature preserves and immaculate architecture in this amazing community.
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Home to less than 1,000 residents, this tiny town in Bureau County is pronounced TIS-kil-wah. It is located near the bend of the Illinois River in the central portion of the state and is a sleepy village few have ever visited.
Located in DeKalb County in the northern part of the state, this village is home to just about 900 residents and is pronounced SHAB-buh-nuh. It is full of historic parks and nature preserves, such as Shabbona Lake State Park.
This tiny village in Illinois takes up less than 70 acres and is home to just about 13 residents. This special town is pronounced kas-KAS-kee-uh, and it is actually located on the west side of the Mississippi River in Central Illinois.
Located in the middle of the state as well as in the middle of nowhere, this little-known village sits on IL-10. It is pronounced Tuh-HAIR-uhn and is a simple community you may not even notice as you drive through.
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Possibly the most interesting of these strange town names is this one in Fayette County. It is an unincorporated community near Effingham that is pronounced LOH-guh-TEE.
For more like this, check out 10 words you’ll only understand if you’re from Illinois.
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