Arkansas
阿肯色州
The name Arkansas means “south wind.” It comes from (akansa), a word used by some Native Americans to describe an early tribe in the area. The pronunciation “Ark-an-saw” follows the French custom of not pronouncing the final “s.”
Worcester, Massachusetts
麻省伍斯特
Like the city of the same name in England, the correct pronunciation is WUSS-TER. It is not WOR-ches-ter or WOR-sess-ter.
Louisville, Kentucky
路易斯维尔
If you want to sound like a true southerner, pronounce this city in Kentucky as “LOO-i-vul” not “LOO-iss-vill” and definitely not “LOO-i-vill.” If you do, they will think you’re a Yankee from the North.
Kissimmee, Florida
弗罗里达
This one is easy to remember. You are not asking for someone to kiss you. So do not say “KISS-a-mee.” It’s “ka-SIM-mee.
San Diego 圣地亚哥
San Jose圣何塞