I’ve always pronounced the word “Southern” to rhyme with howthurn. I know most people say it like “suthurn” instead. I didn’t realize that the way I pronounce it is considered weird until recently!

    • mangaskahn@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Midwest where? I don’t know if Michigan counts but I’ve never heard anyone pronounce it that way.

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        1 month ago

        My extended family from Idaho/Montana say “Ruff”.

        Somewhat similarly, when they say wolf it’s said as “wuff”.