An incomplete list of Western New York towns that were named after famous places or people but somehow ended up with completely different pronunciations
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Lima (LYE-muh)
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Charlotte (shar-LOT)
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Bolivar (BAWL-uh-ver)
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Cairo (KAY-ro)
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Java (JAY-vuh)
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Chili (CHAI-lie)
- Posted from
Rochester,
New York, United States