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I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

QUINCY ‒ Of all that distinguishes Quincy natives from Johnnies-come-lately, pronunciation of the city's name is perhaps the biggest giveaway. Is it "KWIN-see," with a soft "C" sound? Or is it ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common for kids to have a uniquely spelled name, ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — I came. I saw. I Concord. A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to amend state law to include an official pronunciation of the capital city, one of many communities called Concord across ...

The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is named after Col. John Quincy, a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the grandfather of Abigail Adams. While locals pronounce the city's name as ...