While we’re on that subject, here’s how to pronounce “Appalachia…”
“Appa-LAY-shuh is the pronunciation of condescension, the pronunciation of the imperialists, the people who do not want to be associated with the place, and the pronunciation Appa-LATCH-uh means that you are on the side that we trust.” Sharyn McCrumb
“If you mispronounce ‘Appa-LATCH-uh’ we might throw an apple at ’cha.” Denise, resident of Appalachia, VA
While we’re on that subject, here’s how to pronounce “Appalachia…”
“Appa-LAY-shuh is the pronunciation of condescension, the pronunciation of the imperialists, the people who do not want to be associated with the place, and the pronunciation Appa-LATCH-uh means that you are on the side that we trust.” Sharyn McCrumb
“If you mispronounce ‘Appa-LATCH-uh’ we might throw an apple at ’cha.” Denise, resident of Appalachia, VA