Most people can pronounce “Grand Rapids” and “Detroit,” but Michigan has some cities and towns that are more difficult to say, especially for those who aren’t local. We got a group of Californians together and asked them to try their best to pronounce Ypsilanti, Ocqueoc, Trufant, Sebewaing, Charlotte, Menominee, Sault St. Marie, Dowagiac, Hamtramck, and Mackinac Island! Which do you think will be hardest to pronounce? Which do you think they’ll get right? Watch the full video below and read on to learn fun facts about each city or town featured.

Ypsilanti was home to the first Domino's Pizza...
And the very last Hudson automobile dealership. Doc Hudson from the film "Cars" was inspired by the brand.
This unincorporated community borders Muskellunge Lake, another tough-to-pronounce place name.
Ocqueoc Township is just minutes from Ocqueoc Falls, the biggest waterfall in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Sebewaing is known as the Sugar Beet Capital of America.
The town even hosts an annual sugar festival!

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The Dolson automobile was manufactured in Charlotte from 1904 to 1907. The 1907 model had nearly 60 horsepower - virtually unheard of at the time.
Named after the Menominee Tribe that once called the land home, this town produced more lumber than any other in the United States in its heyday.
Michigan's Sault Ste. Marie is located directly across from Canada's Sault Ste. Marie!
The city name comes from the Potawatomi word dewje'og meaning "fishing [near home] water."
Hamtramck is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Detroit. A small portion borders the fellow enclave city of Highland Park.
This charming island in Lake Huron is car-free. Approximately 600 horses work the island, instead. (You can also walk, or bike!)

Hopefully, you learned something new about Michigan and enjoyed the video! Were you surprised by what you saw? Were you glad that Mackinac Island was easily recognized as the home of the best fudge in America? Or, would you rather tourists stay far away? Let us know!

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