MARYLAND – Maryland is a state full of linguistic traps. Its map is a complex tapestry of Native American (Algonquian) names, historic English towns, and a few German-influenced settlements. Because of this, it’s a state where you can almost instantly tell a visitor from a local just by how they pronounce a town’s name.
The Maryland Pronunciation Test: What’s the Most Mispronounced Town?
While there are many contenders for the title, the one that consistently trips up outsiders, news anchors, and GPS systems more than any other is Gaithersburg.
The Top Culprit: Gaithersburg
Located in Montgomery County, this large, bustling city is a major…..