TEXAS (DDN) – Texas is likely the most free-spirited state in the nation. This free spirit is seen in the state’s abundance of places that many people struggle to pronounce. This is the outcome of the ins and outs of people from various cultural backgrounds who moved to the state.
They named their places, but when they went, the names remained, making it difficult for newcomers. Here is a list of Texas cities that are difficult to pronounce. Try it and cheer for yourself if you pronounce them correctly. But if you’re wrong, grin and correct yourself.
Menchaca
A Hispanic last name is spelled correctly, but it is pronounced differently. Pronounce “MAN-SHACK!” I know it’s weird, but it’s also sort of fun.
Cuero
The location with only a McDonald’s sign. Just in case you’re new to Texas. Pronounce it as CU.-WHERE-OH! Nothing else
Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches, home of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, was mentioned by Josh Abbott in ‘She’s Like Texas.’ The exact pronunciation is NACK-AH-DOE-CHESS.
Weesatche
WEE-SATCH is the appropriate way to pronounce this. I’ve always pronounced it with a Spanish accent: WE-SA-CHE. This place is frequently overlooked in tongue-twister lists of places.
Refugio
If you’re local, you’ve probably heard Refugio pronounced with two R’s. The town’s name does not include a second R. The proper pronunciation is REF-FEW-GEE-O. It sounds faultless in Spanish but ridiculous in English.
Amarillo
I’ve been saying it correctly because I speak with a Mexican accent. In Spanish, the color yellow is pronounced AM-MU-REE-OH rather than AMA-RILLO.
Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce translates as “Sweet Water” in English. Instead of pronouncing AH-GWUH DULL SAY, pronounce it AH-WUH-DEWL-SIH. This place undoubtedly has sweet water.
New Braunfels
This one seems simple, but it is not. Is it NEW-BRAWN-FULLS or NEW-BRANS-FULLS? It’s NEW BRAWN-FULLS, with no S in the mix.
Buda
This has been a contentious topic. DUH DUH, or DUH BYOU? The correct response is BYOO-DUH. I understand you got it wrong.
Conclusion
These sites are undoubtedly a tongue twister. Some appear simple to read, but when you read them aloud, your mind and tongue become muddled. So, say these places loudly and see whether you pronounce them correctly, or check to see who does.
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