Raleigh is North Carolina’s most searched word for pronunciation, study finds

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina’s capital city is causing some confusion when it comes to pronunciation, according to a new analysis of Google search data.

A study by word-finding website Unscramblerer.com identified “Raleigh” as North Carolina’s most searched word for pronunciation in 2026.

The correct pronunciation, according to the study, is “RAH-lee.”…

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