Can You Pronounce These Midwestern Cities?

Almost everyone mispronounces these midwestern cities! Do you think you have what it takes to correctly pronounce these towns? Lets put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

Question 1/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Chicago.
She- cah- GO
SHEE- Cuh- guh
Chi- CAR- go

Question 2/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Waukegan.
Waw-kee-guh
Wee-Un-Gun
Walk-in-gan

Question 3/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Mackinac.
Mac-in-aw
Mac-nack
Mac-in-ack

Question 4/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Ypsilanti.
Why-sil-an
Ip-sil-ant-ee
Eye-Sip-llantel

Question 5/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Menomonie.
Nee-mo
Muh-nom-uh-nee
Men-om-en-on

Question 6/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Oconomowoc.
Oh-kho-no-mo-wok
Oh-kah-cho-bee
Oak-an-ma-walk

Question 7/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Hamtramck.
Am-trick
Ham-tramck
Ham-tram-ik

Question 8/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Dowagiac.
Doe-wah-jack
Duh-gus
Doh-wise-guy

Question 9/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Bete Grise.
Beet-grease
Bay-dee-gree
Bit-grun

Question 10/10

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Choose the correct pronunciation: Baraga.
Beer-aaah- gay
Bare-uh-gah
Bire-ih- gay
Unfortunately, you weren't able to pronounce these tricky midwestern city names with ease! Fret not, these cities and towns aren't exactly outsider friendly. If you're going to pronounce them correctly the first time, you'll have to have a bit of midwesterner in your blood. Better luck next time!

C+, Midwest Malfunction

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are Midwest magnificent! It's obvious that you've spent some time in the Midwest, as you're totally keen on pronouncing many of these difficult cities and states. This was no small feat! Go ahead and brag a little, you've earned it!

B+, Midwest Magnificent

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you've got some serious Midwest mastery! It's obvious that you know the Midwest like no on else. These towns aren't exactly easy to pronounce, but you've sure mastered the right way to say these tricky places. You've definitely got the soul of a midwesterner in you!

A+, Midwest Mastery

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Right!
1
Choose the correct pronunciation: Chicago.
She- cah- GO
SHEE- Cuh- guh
Chi- CAR- go
2
Choose the correct pronunciation: Waukegan.
Waw-kee-guh
Wee-Un-Gun
Walk-in-gan
3
Choose the correct pronunciation: Mackinac.
Mac-in-aw
Mac-nack
Mac-in-ack
4
Choose the correct pronunciation: Ypsilanti.
Why-sil-an
Ip-sil-ant-ee
Eye-Sip-llantel
5
Choose the correct pronunciation: Menomonie.
Nee-mo
Muh-nom-uh-nee
Men-om-en-on
6
Choose the correct pronunciation: Oconomowoc.
Oh-kho-no-mo-wok
Oh-kah-cho-bee
Oak-an-ma-walk
7
Choose the correct pronunciation: Hamtramck.
Am-trick
Ham-tramck
Ham-tram-ik
8
Choose the correct pronunciation: Dowagiac.
Doe-wah-jack
Duh-gus
Doh-wise-guy
9
Choose the correct pronunciation: Bete Grise.
Beet-grease
Bay-dee-gree
Bit-grun
10
Choose the correct pronunciation: Baraga.
Beer-aaah- gay
Bare-uh-gah
Bire-ih- gay